***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.
Julie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having my email always on me (personal and business accounts) and always being able to access a camera! Would love a tablet for the bigger screen, all the better to pinterest with!
Jenna says
Windows me! I use my iphone camera all the time. It takes better pictures than my regular camera!
cathy says
Windows ME! I would use it for everything.
Karen says
WINDOW ME!!!
Love beening able to see what my nephews are up to in another state!
Amanda says
Windows Me! I use them to read, email, facebook, pinterest, track my food diary, and more.
Aileen says
WINDOWS ME! My iPhone/iPad synced calendar keeps me on schedule…
Yvette says
WINDOWS ME!
I take my laptop everywhere! The most important thing it does for me is mobility. I can work from wherever I am, I don’t have to be tied to my desk!
Jen G. says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my laptop for checking email, but I would love to be more “modern” with a tablet or smart phone as my technology is so outdated!
Mandy says
Windows me! I love having access to everything on the go and also being able to take photos of everything that makes me happy throughout the day.
Betsy says
Windows me! Keeping up with everyone and everything on the go.
Trisha Gibson says
Windows Me!!!!
Just like our home needs new windows…I need Windows! :)
melissa owens says
Window ME! access to information in a instant
Megan says
WINDOWS ME! Reading YHL anytime, anyplace…duh.
Erin says
Windows Me!!
I would miss My photo slideshow screen saver- it pulls up memories and pictures I often forget and it never ceases to suck me in and bring me a smile :)
Kat says
WINDOWS ME! I’m lost without my cell phone. We don’t have a land line, so it’s a necessity for telecommunication. GPS and Google maps are pretty awesome, too.
Lynn Malik says
Windows Me!!!
The best thing for me is having my pictures on the go with me! I can see pictures of my sweet baby girl (well two and a half now) while I’m away.
tom says
Windows Me!
Email on the fly and the ability to check traffic/get quick directions. I’d, literally, be lost with out it!
Sheri Peters says
Windows Me!!!!!!!!!!!
I love my desk top computer!!! It stores all of my drawings, graphics, and photos. I would be lost without it!!!
Micha says
WINDOWS ME …!
… because without a computer and internet connection I would only get to ‘see’ my family in Germany once a year (or worse, only every other year)!
Courtney Edwards says
WINDOWS ME
I take most of my pictures on my phone and I love just being able to get directions, ratings, etc.
Tiffany J. says
Windows me, please! Without my phone I wouldn’t have a single picture of anything!
Andrea says
Windows me! I don’t know what I would do without YouTube for my toddler. Mickey Mouse has helped me avoid countless meltdowns.
Katie G says
WINDOWS ME! Being able to look up directions and information while I’m out is probably the most useful part of my phone for me.
Amanda Fancy says
WINDOWS ME! My phone has become invaluable to me as my go-to device for almost everything… Internet to Google something while out and about, GPS, email, plus entertainment while sitting in the waiting room. But most importantly the camera feature has allowed me to capture so much without lugging around my oversized point-and-shoot!
LKG says
WINDOWS ME I love my tablet for email.
Chelsea says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the bus tracking feature on my phone. It makes relying on public transportation a much more pleasant experience to know how long before the next bus arrives.
katie says
Ahh, what doesn’t my phone do? Face timing with my family when I’m away for work or with grandma is the best!
katie says
windows me!
AshleyB says
Windows me!! Without my computer, I wouldn’t be able to do my job, but personally, reading books and blogs are what make technology vital. Thanks!
Mandy says
WINDOWS ME!
I need to be able to check my email anytime, anywhere… But the best thing my phone can do, is let me video chat with my three-year-old niece in a different state!
Jaimie says
WINDOWS ME!! Gotta love my phone for always being nearby to pin my little heart out on Pinterest :D
Kim Q says
Windows me!
I use my phone for email and messaging more than actual phone. Oh, and internet access too!
Josh B says
WINDOWS ME!!! Maps is a life saver for sure. My sense of direction is pretty poor….sadly.
Kana says
WINDOWS ME!
I would not be able to live without my gps and alarm on my phone!
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME!
I love e-readers, and didn’t realize how spoiled I was by using a Kindle until I read a paperback for a lit course I was taking, and couldn’t figure out why my arm hurt so much…until I realized my arm was no longer used to propping up a book for hours on end. Sheesh!
Kristina says
WINDOWS ME!!
The most valuable thing my phone does is provide ME with hours of entertainment! I’m always, always on my phone doing something. Special shout out to Siri for always reminding me about my day!
em says
Windows me! There are many things I love about my smartphone, but the biggest thing is it literally changed my life by helping me lose 30 pounds using My Fitness Pal. Oh, and being directionally challenged, having Google Maps on my phone has saved me considerable time and anxiety.
Kelsie W says
WINDOWS ME!
Email on the smart phone is awesome, but I mostly love the quick browsing! Online shopping is waaay too easy…
Chris V says
WINDOWS ME
Love my tablet for when I don’t want to sit at my desktop and my phone for finding restaurants and such in unfamiliar places.
Brian says
WINDOWS ME. To do lists on my phone are key!
Ashley says
Windows me! I love having email, photos, and music on my phone! Would love a tablet :)
Liz says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to browse the internet and check my email.
Maja says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a TV, but I couldn’t live without my laptop!
Brooke says
WINDOWS ME! I love my mobile email, photo galleries, Google maps, and the occasional YouTube video or book app for my son.
Emily says
Windows me!
I love always having a camera with me on my phone.
Brian F. says
WINDOWS ME! Being able to keep up with multiple email accounts on my phone has always been a lifesaver. Saves me a ton of time.
Claudia says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that I can have a video chat with my family in Peru. They get to see my boys and my boys can meet some of their relatives since we haven’t taken them to Peru yet :D
elizabeth says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to catch up on blogs with feedly.
Heike says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is my map – without it I would be so lost it would not be funny! And I love playing Pandora on it and being able to tote it around my house without blasting music!
Casey H. says
Windows me!
Having access to my email and pinterest on my phone helps balance work and play for me.
Mariam says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely email for me.