***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.
Gina says
WINDOWS ME! I like to keep up with social media.
Linda G says
Windows Me! I don’t know how we all got along without being able to research things on the internet. We recently bought a new car and were able to look at all of the models online, price it out and check dealers for stock. Invaluable!
Angie says
WINDOWS ME!!! The most important thing my laptop does is house my book. I spent a year on that sucker, and now that it’s done, I can look back on all those laptop hours logged fondly…ish.
Lori says
Windows Me!
Jackie says
Windows me! I would have to say I love being able to text anyone whenever I need to. I cant imagine ever living without it now lol!
Jenna W says
Windows me! Having instant access to a camera and video camera. Even if the quality isn’t the greatest, I’ve caught some great moments with it!
Lissa says
WINDOWS ME!! I would be lost without my iphone. It allows me to keep in touch with my family and friends who are far away (whether it is on Facebook or talking on the phone)!!
Robin Six says
WINDOWS ME! I’m a writer – I’m on the computer all the time.
Helena says
WINDOWS ME! I love having email, but have found Google Maps great for finding places when I’m traveling.
Maggie says
WINDOWS ME!! The most invaluable thing my phone does is keep all of my contacts! I’d only be able to call a handful of people if I ever lost it!
Rebecca says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to have my e-books and music with me at all times! makes my world happier!
Callie says
WINDOWS ME! My iPhone is responsible for getting me places and getting me there on time!
Christina says
Windows me!!
I use my tablet to organize events in my life mixed with school and socizl get togethers. I would be a befuddled mess without my calendar or having music to keep me going!
DeeJay Conley says
Windows Me!
I would be lost without my instagram!!!! Life is too short to not be photographed on a daily basis. As I go back thru my instagram posts it is like remembering what I have done recently, and not so recently. I love it!!
Torey says
Windows Me…I’m probably in the minority here. I don’t have a tablet or a smartphone. I’m only online when I’m using the laptop at home.
Robin Bidwell says
WINDOWS ME!! I’m in advertising – everything I do is computers
jill says
WINDOWS ME! It still amazes me that I have a computer in my pocket, and I can do dang near anything! I absolutely can’t live without it.
Sarah M. says
WINDOWS ME
Amanda says
“WINDOWS ME”
My e-reader saves me so much luggage space!
Amber says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to store photos keep up with my courses between my phone and computer.
Christina says
Windows me! Having access to my work network/email and personal email on my phone is a lifesaver… but having access to my calendar and navigation is also a huge bonus!
Grace says
WINDOWS ME! Most important thing is checking my email!
Maegan Schneider says
WINDOWS ME! The iphone is like a babysitter in the car. Give each child one and you get at least 5 minutes without one of them touching/breathing/looking at the other one. Miracle of miracles!
Sarah M. says
WINDOWS ME!
Danielle says
Windows me!
I love that I can get things done on the go and have everything all in one place!
Adam W says
Windows me! Keeping up with twitter and sports scores on the go for sure.
wendy says
“Windows Me!” I have to keep up to date with YHL!!!!! of course :)
Shanna says
WINDOWS ME!
I am lost without my phone and have been seriously contemplating buying a tablet!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Amy says
WINDOWS ME
I love having a camera on the go!
Donna Jean says
WINDOWS ME!
umm…my computer is kind of a POS, but it’s home to all of my pictures of my kids and my way of accessing facebook, myfitnesspal and, of course, young house love!!!
Molly says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
In terms of value for life, we use our computer to pay all of our bills! But I use my phone to upload pictures of my baby to Facebook more than anything else!
JennieM says
WINDOWS ME! I love having music, reading material, photos and email all on one device….
Karen M. says
Windows Me! I love my navigation and my e-books.
Emily says
WINDOWS ME!!
My smart phone keeps me from getting (too) lost and entertains the kiddos on the those long trips to visit family!
Kayla says
WINDOWS ME! I love having access to coupons and emails while on the go!
Julie says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m not a super mobile-computing person, so I just really like to be able to make calls on the go :3 Thanks, cell phones! But, tablets are awesome, and I’d love to get my hands on one.
brianne says
windows me! The best feature is having a camera whenever I need it.
Laura says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable thing that my computer does for me is keep me in contact with my family and friends back home in VA & England while I’m down living in Austin, TX. It is so amazing and great to be able to keep in touch and see what everyone is getting up to!
Robin Bidwell says
WINDOWS ME! I need to know whats going on in the world for my job
Katie says
Windows me!
I don’t know what I would do without my phone. I use it for work, blogging, friends, as a camera, for banking. I don’t know what I was doing without it before.
Nichole says
Windows me!
Ali P says
Windows Me! EMail on my phone is invaluable.
emmy A says
WINDOW ME!
I’m new to smart phone land (I know, welcome to 2013…ditch the flip phone, dude!) but I’m really loving being able to take decent pictures and video with my phone. It’s so handy compared to my camera which is like a snail, and with two little kiddos you gotta be quick! It’s been fun to capture more of our everyday moments.
Emma R. says
Windows Me! My phone enables me to check email, facebook and my favorite blogs on the go!
Eric says
Windows me! My phone always helps me remember where I’m supposed to be going.
Tabitha says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a smart phone or tablet, so I never have access to anything on the go — I’d love to be able to update pictures instantly, or shoot an e-mail when I need to vs. remembering to do so when I get home!
Gia says
Windows me…definitely eBooks & Skype…need to keep in contact with family in The Bahamas.
Debora says
Windows me! I would be lost without email, and I love net Flix streaming!!!!!
Amy says
Windows me! I am still sadly rocking a razr flip phone with a cracked screen, so yeah, I could use a new phone.
Meg says
WINDOWS ME! The best is snapping photos of our kids…all those photos and videos are like gold!