***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.
meredith says
WINDOWS ME!
celebrity gossip and email is what smart phones/tablets were invented for, no??
Suzie Hurst says
Windows Me!
I am a book-a-holic, so having my e-reader on hand is a must!
Beth says
Windows Me!!
My phone connects me to my job, which is normally not very cool..but I work in adoptions, so I love getting calls in the middle of the night that a baby is on the way!
Kelsey says
Windows me! I love surfing the internet on my phone!
ashley says
WINDOWS ME!
entertaining my toddler. seriously.
Andrea says
WINDOWS ME! Photos and video of my little one.
Cameron Hubley says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to check my email when the hubby is using the computer!
Trista says
Windows Me!
I just have a kindle, but I love being able to read of the go!
Cathy says
Windows Me! I love to have the ability to respond to emails and get stuff done while waiting during my children’s activities!
Rachel says
Windows me!!! Please!!!
Checking email and doing school work.
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME!
I would love a tablet so that I can keep track of my email and friends!
Amy S. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to email from anywhere!
Nora Vassar says
WINDOWS ME!
I love cyber stalking people on Facebook.
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME!
I love how light weight a tablet is compared to a laptop. The compactness makes facebook and pinterest that much more fun and relaxing.
carrie says
Windows Me! I don’t remember how I lived without a computer and smart phone.
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME!
I think the thing I can’t live without would be my e-reader. When I go on vacation I don’t have to take a stack of books, I just have to find room for my tiny e-reader.
Shanna N says
WINDOWS ME!
I can’t live without the ability to check email (both work and personal) on the run. Coaching sports – parents send emails as the games are starting. Thank you
jennifer says
Windows me! I love that it has a camera and my list apps.
mark says
WINDOWS ME
I’m a tech junkie so anything my gadgets can do for me is invaluable.
Shary says
WINDOWS ME! I love my Kindle Fire so that I can take lots of books on vacation, but I can also access all the important stuff online – like FB! I can also send documents to my Kindle so that my recipes or pics can go along as well.
Jeanna says
Windows Me :) Well, I don’t have a tablet or a smart phone, so this would be really nice!
Tim S. says
WINDOWS ME… checking Internet on the go!
Audrey h says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a tablet, but my phone is invaluable for entertaining my five-year old during my doctors appointments!
Tara says
WINDOWS ME!! Email and text capability on my phone are invaluable! THanks for the chance to win!
Amy Givens says
WINDOWS ME!!!
grace says
Windows me!
SKYPE with my family spread all over the place!
alexis says
Windows me! I’m an attorney and use technology in court. Could not function without it!
Mari Bradford says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is great for email on the go, but where would we be without an iPad/tablet on long car trips? Crazy town, that is where we be without it.
Amy S. says
WINDOWS ME!! Email, facebook, books, shopping…seriously, I would be lost without my smart phone.
Jessica J. says
My phone give me peace of mind, knowing that my hubby can use the Friend Finder App to track me while I’m out running (and call me if my “dot” stops moving on the map for too long).
Alli Momo says
WINDOWS ME…….
I love how I can store all my pics and videos in one handy place!
Jodi says
WINDOWS ME!
I just moved my entire CD collection on to my laptop – hooray for decluttering!
Mary says
Windows me!! The most valuable thing it does is let me do research and work for my college classes!
Amy says
WINDOW ME! Having an EBF 4 month old, I would feel completely disconnected without my iPhone and iPad mini. What did nursing moms do before these existed ; ) !?!
Kristen says
Windows me!!!!!! I love being able to access the internet anytime, anyplace!
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME
TEXTING!
Cori says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my Kindle Fire for everything…entertainment, organization, social networking, and so much more!
kylee says
Windows me! I love making shopping lists on my phone. ….gone are the days of leaving the list at home!
Erin Miles says
Windows Me!!
My phone is my quick and easy access to my calendar…..which rules my life.
Katie says
WINDOWS ME! Since my husband and I both live far away from our families, our phones help us stay in touch with all those who are dearest to our hearts!
Sarah says
windows me! my favorite thing is the camera on my phone.
LonghornBlonde says
Windows me… My laptop and Android smartphone keep me connected to my email, and thus my work. My husband and I are small business owners working together, so our gadgets give us the flexibility to work from home and still be present with our preschooler for meals and bedtime.
Kelsey says
WINDOWS ME! Pretty much everything you mentioned is what I love about mobile devices, but the thing I love the most is being able to keep up with friends and family no matter what I am doing or where I am living.
Natasha N. says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d be lost without my Facebook and Google.
Carmen says
WINDOWS ME! I depend on my smartphone mostly for email access and the GPS function. If I had a tablet, I would use it for reading ALL THE BOOKS!
Erin says
WINDOWS ME
Our laptops have all our photos and music, some of our most prized possessions! :)
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to text pics of my kids to my put of town sister and see her kids too!
Hanh says
WINDOWS ME! I like to do internet shopping, read blogs and websites on my tablet!
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t survive without the maps feature on my phone that allows me to search for my destination, find out open hours, look up websites, and so much more!
mindy galloway says
Windows me! My laptop is a necessity to allow me to work from home a couple days a week.