***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.
Celisa says
WINDOWS ME! What don’t I love…I use it for everything, maps, photos, emails, recipes, Facebook etc. I am lost without my iPhone!
Rob says
Windows me!
I like quick accessibility to work
Anna Sproul says
Windows me! I can’t get by without my smart device because then I’d miss capturing all of the silly pictures and videos of my little guys!
Coryn says
WINDOWS ME!
I am lacking any semblance of a sense of direction, so using data to navigate would be a lifesaver!
Melissa Shipman says
Windows me! I love that my phone and my laptop are connected somehow. (Magic?) It’s so handy!
Lauren says
Windows me! We’d be lost without our tablet for long road trips to visit family. Our girls, 2 and 5, watch movies, play games, and take silly pictures to entertain themselves. The only problem is that they are starting to fight over it. :(
Megan says
Windows me! Texting is a lifesaver. It lets me talk with more people, more often.
Melanie says
WINDOWS ME!
I agree with Jamie, the third comment. I live by Maps and my baseball app! I would be lost without both.
#firstworldproblems
Renee says
WINDOWS ME! Keeps me connected to the world–we don’t have a TV or cell service, so we use our computers for everything digital.
becca @ sewLOVED says
WINDOWS ME!
It has to be the camera. With two littles around, having a camera on me at all times has become necessary!
Angela says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to access information on the go.
Hannah says
WINDOWS ME! I love that I can access all my music on my phone/tablet/computer without downloading tons of it. A loyal Mac user for years, I’ve been very interested in the new Windows products hitting the market recently.
Ashleigh says
WINDOWS ME! For me, it’s definitely access to pictures…mine and my family’s.
Amy says
WINDOWS ME!!! I would use the tablet for EVERYTHING since my laptop just died!
Stacy B says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that we can watch movies on the go. My boys (10 and 8)also love to make random power point presentations for a variety of things- chess information, their favorite video game characters, etc
Aimee says
Windows ME! Surfing the net during all the waiting time for my kids activities.
Grace says
WINDOWS ME.
Love that I can always check my email on the go. Love my phone.
Meg Negrey says
WINDOWS ME!
All of my recipes are on Evernote. Without a computer, I’d be lost in the kitchen!
Bridgette says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to quickly search the internet for the answer to whatever random question I have :)
Lu says
Windows Me! My smartphone lets me..(this will sounds silly)..snapchat with my friends all over the town :)
Steph B. says
WINDOWS ME! I teach dog obedience and nosework classes, and a tablet is vital for keeping track of classes, taking videos so students can see themselves working, and even taking pictures of search areas for future reference. Couldn’t get through the week without it – otherwise I guess I’d be lugging a VERY full binder and a camera everywhere!
Kelsey Mc says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost (literally) without the GPS/directions on my smartphone!
Amanda says
Windows Me! I LOVE having access to so many books through my Kindle app on the iPad!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to have my photos all in one place.
I really want this particular tablet to use with Fresh Paint. Have you seen that app? It’s cool.
Mindie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to follow all my favorite blogs on my phone.
Linda Nguyen says
Windows Me!! I check email on the go, and am able to balance my part-time work schedule with my mommy time!
Jen says
WINDOWS ME! I am a list maker, so I need to have access to all my to-do lists at all times!
Ashanna says
WINDOWS ME
I can’t say that I use my computer for anything particularly important, but I can’t really imagine being without it.
Amelia says
WINDOWS ME!
While these gadgets aren’t the center of my universe, being able to check emails and browse the web on the go is so great, especially for the daily commute. And for the phone, making sure I can talk to my momma on a daily basis!
lynda says
Windows Me! I’d be lost without navigation on my phone. I use it daily and it has really come in handy after moving since I’m new to the area.
Katie S. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love instagram!! I just need to get some printed out! : )
Beth says
WINDOWS ME!! I would be lost without Facebook, the weather app, GPS (literally as I have no sense of direction) and the camera feature to take pictures of my son on the go. :)
Bailey N. says
WINDOWS ME
My laptop allows me to complete work while at school!
Stephanie says
“Windows Me” I suppose I could live without all my e-devices if I had to, but I’d rather not. I love having news/e-mail at my fingertips and always having a book handy when I have a few spare minutes.
Katy C. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that I can also take pictures with my phone.
Meg says
Windows me! I love mobile devices because they mean I’m never more than a few seconds away from touching base with the ones I love, whether through voice, video, or photos. :)
Amy says
“WINDOWS ME” By far the thing I love best about my phone is that it takes pictures of my boys! I don’t have to lug a big camera around just to capture day to day life!
Jennifer Gessner says
WINDOWS ME!!! Hands down the most invaluable thing my phone does for me is give me the ability to capture spontaneous moments via photo or video. Like my daughter’s first steps that she unexpectedly took or my son yelling “mommy mommy” for the first time. I always have my phone handy, but tend to keep the video camera and camera stowed away unless we have planned events. By the time I dug them out, the moment would be gone and I would have likely missed it. I also live being able to take those quick photos and videos and directly email them to family that live far away.
Sarah says
Windows me! I check email more than any other function on my phone.
Mary says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a tablet but it would be great for on-the-go Pinterest surfing!
Cinnny says
WINDOWS ME!!!
It sounds silly, but I can’t live without Words With Friends…
No seriously…I love my tablet because I can have a random assortment of books…whereever I go, and whenever I want. :)
Also…my beautiful Lumia has a cracked screen, I could sure use another one! :)
christina jones says
Windows Me!!!! pinterest on the tablet
Emily C says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my laptop for storing and organizing videos and photos.
Sondra says
WINDOWS ME! Email, Internet and Books are my favorite part of SmartPhones and Tablets. And Angry Birds Star Wars! That has entertained me many times while waiting for appointments and the like.
Jayme says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to check my emails on the fly or finding any recipe I could ever hope for on Pinterest when I’m stuck in a cooking rut :)
Kay says
Windows me!!!!! I’d be lost without my DIY blogs if I didn’t have a tablet. :)
Beth says
Windows Me!
I would be lost without the calendar I have synced eith my husnands….noone would ever be where they should without it!
Michaela says
WINDOWS ME! My i-phone allows me to look at my logs on the go!
Cecilia says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love the convenience of being able to take decent pictures of my baby with my phone! The navigation has been pretty handy a few times too.
Kaitlyn Sowards says
WINDOWS ME!