***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
And this week’s lucky winner is Amy (who says she has an “unhealthy addiction to my iPhone, between email, Facebook, Pinterest etc. but I put it away for family time.”) Congrats!
Whether it’s googling around for a tutorial, answering comments on the go, or making a list of project materials on our phone, gadgets have definitely wormed their way into our DIY routine. So we thought one of you might enjoy being hooked up with over $700 worth of Microsoft’s newest Windows devices – a Surface RT and a Windows Phone. The Surface is like a tablet, laptop, and e-reader in one – and has fun features like a kickstand for watching movies and a spill-proof keyboard for, well, when your toddler watches movies. And the Windows Phone is equally kid-friendly since it allows you create a dedicated “Kid’s Corner” so they can play without accidentally deleting all of your emails.
- PRIZE: A Microsoft Surface RT with Touch Cover and a Windows Phone (a Nokia Lumia 920 for AT&T customers, a Windows Phone 8X by HTC for others)
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “WINDOWS ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what’s the most invaluable thing that your computer, tablet, or phone does for you? Is it the ability to check your email on the go? Do you love packing your tablet or e-reader on vacation instead of lugging a stack of books? Or would you be lost without access to Facebook?
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: We always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not legally able to vend things beyond specific areas (more on that here). This giveaway is open to the United States.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 8th or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
- ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Microsoft.
Rachael says
WINDOWS ME!
I work as a delivery driver, so the maps app on my phone has proved invaluable more than once.
Shelby Ellison says
Windows me!
Email!
Heather says
WINDOWS ME!
Without my phone I would have no photos of my children!
Amber R says
WINDOWS ME! I love using my tablet for reading books. While I still prefer having a book in my hands, I love being able to take several books with me on vacation without it weighing down my bag!
Kristen says
Windows me! Our phones provides entertainment for our toddler in the car. Said we’d never do that but you do what you gotta do…
Caitlin says
Windows Me! I love being able to play games and check email during my morning commute (by bus, not while driving, of course!)
BreAnne Neuman says
WINDOWS ME! Couldn’t survive my commute without an eBook.
Mary says
Windows me! Pinterest mobile!
Jeff says
WINDOWS ME!
Organizes my life!
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME!
Love the convenience of the internet in my pocket!
Natasha says
WINDOWS ME!!! I couldn’t go back to reading books/magazines the old fashioned way!
dana828 says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet is invaluable for checking emails, both home and work. Since I work from home often, it’s nice not to have to pull out the laptop just for a quick check. Oh, and the occasional mind-numbing game of Bejeweled is a nice distraction, too!
Emily says
WINDOWS ME! I want to give this to my mom!!!
Steve House says
WINDOWS ME! My Tablet is invaluable while traveling, looking up recommendations for local shops and restaurants and looking for directions to get to my destination!!!
Val M says
WINDOWS ME! I love reading! A relief not to carry tons of books around. Love displaying my work neatly on the computer
Nicole says
Windows Me!
Last year I moved to a new city and my iPhone + Google maps was indispensable. These days I’m a huge fan of reading (and buying!) books via the Kindle app on my iPad.
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! My calendar keeps me all organized!
Julie says
WINDOWS ME!
Shawna says
WINDOWS ME!! All my devices keep me connected to Pinterest, need I say more? :)
Zhaleh says
Windows me! My tablet keeps track of all my lectures and the papers I need to read.
Amber P. says
WINDOWS ME- I must have Tango in order to see my boyfriend’s smiling face! He’s in the Army so we are long distance. Miss my John!
Joy S. says
WINDOWS ME!
My smart phone holds my life in the palm of it’s (my?) hand. I use it for everything: calendar, email, texting, navigation, Facebook, Roku remote sometimes, apps galore and of course, making calls.
Sarah Handy says
WINDOWS ME!!..I’d be lost without my computer to download and store all my photos!!
Jessica says
Windows me! Photos of my 2 little girls!
Kelly McK says
WINDOWS ME!! I’m a college student, so without my computer I wouldn’t be able to do assignments…. or read YHL :)
Kristen says
WINDOWS ME!!
Kelsey says
Windows me…I store/print all my photos!
Kristen Brown says
WINDOWS ME!
Our tablet and phone is most invaluable when traveling. We use them for EVERYTHING. Email, directions, urbanspoon, facebook, music, etc. I don’t know how we’d live without it and it’s so much easier than carrying around a laptop.
Alisa d says
Windows me
It entertains my kids
Jen. says
Windows me! I like the connection to the wider world and being able to easily keep in touch with friends.
Mary says
WINDOWS ME! I love my tablet because it allows me to be able to work no matter where I’m at!
Angela Fisher says
WINDOWS ME! I love keeping in touch with my family and easily sharing photos and videos. It’s also nice to have easy access to emails, directions, etc.
Meg says
“WINDOWS ME”
I use my iphone for calendars, reminders, to-do lists. Love it!
Gina H. says
Windows me!
I love being able to google the answer to a question that comes up when talking with friends. It ends all arguments!
Abby J. says
Windows Me!
I love having all sort of apps with me on the go. Apps for myself and keeping track of our household, to apps for entertaining kids when we are on the road or at restaurant. And having books and movies with us in my purse would be awesome and a life saver.
Giordi Yunge says
Windows me!
I have so many lists on my phone. I’m sure I’d be an unorganized, sobbing mess if I ever lost it.
Chris says
Windows Me!
I just love being able to get back into reading with my Kindle Fire, whether it’s with e-books or audiobooks.
Holley says
WINDOWS ME!! Without my calendar I’m LOST!
Laura S. says
“WINDOWS ME”
Kari says
WINDOWS ME! I would love an ebook!
Lisa S. says
WINDOWS ME! Without a doubt, it is texting on my phone. I would never even know if my children are alive without it. Second runner up – the kindle app on my tablet – I no longer have piles of books sliding around my car seats.
Carol S says
WINDOWS ME
What I can’t live without: 1) eReader 2) the weather 3) Navigation and 4) our shared baby app to track dirty diapers and all things infant related.
Kristina says
WINDOWS ME!
Traci H says
Windows Me! I love being able to have the web go with me anywhere. I can keep in touch with friends and family, get directions, etc.
Jessica D says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having my calendar with me at all times, as well as having the camera/photos. It sure beats the old Palm Pilot days!
Bibiana says
WINDOWS ME!
Megan says
Windows me!! The calendar literally save me life! I wouldn’t remember anything without it!
Aimee says
Windows me! I love having access to photos/books/movies/music on all my devices no matter where I am or what I’m doing! Tablets are great in the kitchen for recipes or watching movies while washing dishes :-)
Laura says
WINDOWS ME! I love having my email on the go.
Cara D says
Windows Me! I have to have my computer to design photobooks for her in photoshop.