***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.
Sarah says
Windows Me!
I can’t live without my computer. It (and my external hard-drive) have all the documents for my thesis.
Rebecca says
WINDOWS ME! The best things about my phone is that it has a pretty great camera. This came in handy when I forgot to pack a camera on my last two trips!
Amy says
Windows me! I’m a child of the technology age and I just adore what it’s done for bringing family together. Recently, my cousin live video-ed her daughter’s first birthday party, so even though I was 500 miles away, I got to watch her dig into her first birthday cake!
Courtney says
Windows Me! I have to say having everything sync across my macbook, iphone and ipad is great!. My hubby is a windows person, so if he would take the sync then I won’t have to share the ipad. ;)
Tracy P. says
WINDOWS ME! Best thing about my smartphone is email on the go. And sharing cute pics of the kids on Instagram. :)
Meghan says
Windows Me!
LOVE That I can take quick pictures on the fly of my toddler or video chat with familyfar away… it makes family feel much closer than they are!
Kimmie says
Windows Me!! I love taking photos & keeping up with my friends trough texts :)
Melanie says
Window Me!
Katie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having access to Facebook, Pinterest and books on my phone- I’m never bored!
Audra says
Windows Me… I like to keep my phone and/or tablet around to entertain my two girls (especially if we have a long drive or wait).
Janet M. says
WINDOWS ME!
Lorna says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the communication apps like Viber, Skype and Whatsapp, California to Scotland is a long way, but my family and friends feel so much closer when I can contact them any time.
Trisha M says
WINDOWS ME…
I use my computer to check blogs and post on my own blog!
Whitney says
Windows me!! I love being able to ‘see’ our family over FaceTime since they live all the way across the country! They love being able to watch their only grandchild grow up!
Andrew says
WINDOWS ME!
I would love to have a computer AND phone running the same OS.
Chelsea says
WINDOWS ME!! It tells me the weather! Since I do lawn care for a living, this information is vial!
Laura says
Windows me!! Being able to do things on the go!!!
Anna M. says
WINDOWS ME ! The most invaluable thing my computer and tablet/phone does is allow me to keep track of my budget, which is important in keeping the home decorating going.
Brandi Brooke says
WINDOWS ME!
I adore my tablet for getting me to read again. It sounds silly, but now I have it with me everywhere and it’s so simple
Penni McNamara says
Windows Me! Freedom!
Annie R says
WINDOWS ME!!
I LOVE that I can look up recipes and ingredients at any time to see if my son can or can not eat something due to his celiacs! Such a lifesaver!!
Teresa S says
Windows me!
Definitely reading my blogs and playing Candy Crush!
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME! My phone carries my music so I can have it with me at all times. You never know when you just need to jam out.
Marsha says
WINDOWS ME! I love having instant access to my emails wherever I go.
Meghan says
WINDOWS ME! My computer stores all my photos from the last 5 years, not to mention all of the work I did for my master’s degree!
Danielle says
WINDOWS ME… probably email
Whitney says
WINDOWS ME!
Can’t go without my work email! Sad but true!
Laura says
Windows Me!!
I mean besides facebook lol I find it SO helpful when I’m working a wedding and its nice to have so many books at my fingertips!!
Molly M says
WINDOW ME ~ my calendar that syncs with my husband’s – we’d be lost without it!
Michelle Collazo says
Windows Me!
I love my smartphone for the calendar! And, the camera. And, the music. I just love that it’s a mini-computer in my pocket, actually! I do not, however, have a tablet, and would be very interested in one especially for the reading capabilities…mags, books, blogs! Would be so great for travel!
Patti says
Windows Me! In order of importance: Kindle app, Twitter and Email from my phone.
Lauren Nicole says
WINDOWS ME!
The computer houses all of our photos, of course!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME!
Love it for photos, email, weather, browsing, texting, and OK I’ll admit it’s nice to have Facebook.
Kel says
WINDOWS ME!! Navigation and e-mail updates. The only two reasons I continue to pay for the internet on my phone!
Aly says
Windows me! I’m a wedding photographer so I’d be lost without my laptop, editing, promoting, creating, etc.
Erin says
WINDOWS ME!
My smart phone allows me to feed my facebook and email addiction, and gets me through the work day!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to get my emails on the go. No more having to check in to the office every couple hours to see if there is a new one waiting.
Jaya Saigal says
Windows Me! I love the ability to look up product reviews while I’m shopping. I feel like I can make better informed decisions while I’m shopping…oh and I also like that I can go to YHL anytime I want :)
Kate. says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m an internet addict and have to have it – on my phone, at my desktop, or on a tablet! I’m a LIBRARIAN and I don’t get how people lived without it! ;)
Cheri says
WINDOWS ME! Surfing on the web. Thanks.
Sara T says
Windows Me! I love being able to stay in touch with my friends and family so much easier.
Tracy P. says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to check my email on the go. And posting pictures of the kids on Instagram is fun too!
Whitney J says
Windows Me! I don’t have any of this smart technology yet, but I could imagine lots of uses for it.
Kate says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without e-mail on my smartphone!
Moby Qadar says
WINDOWS ME
I take ipad/phone/my computer everywhere I do everything from checking mail to google directions, finding places to see and eat to transferring money and it keeps my kids entertained, they play games, listen to music and videos and take pictures and videos of things they like
Rachel GB says
Honestly my phone is best as a distraction for my almost two year old. She has some games to play, or can be entertained for hours looking at pictures and videos of herself.
Anna M. says
WINDOWS ME !
Maria B says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet enables me to stay in touch with family. It makes this giant world a little bit smaller and I’m grateful for that every day.
Mrs Patty says
WINDOWS ME…they keep me connected to my friends and family!
Melissa C says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to put educational apps on my phone and letting my boys play with them on longish trips. They work together and it keeps them from fighting!