***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.
AASpark says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having the ability to easily text other moms for play dates, email, photos, books, maps, the list goes on and on!
Bonnie says
WINDOWS ME! I used to be lost all the time before my iPhone granted me map access all the time.
PS: That song is totally stuck in my head now!
Jayson says
Windows Me!!!
My computers are about documenting life. Pictures, Videos, Journals… gold.
Jen M. says
WINDOWS ME!! The most invaluable feature of my electronics is simply how they connect me to my family and friends – with no land line, I need the cell to be in touch with family and friends, and it’s nice to have email/social media to stay in touch with friends and family who live out of state!
Megan says
Windows me! The iPAD is my new favorite road trip accessory. It’ll hold books, movies, directions, and most imporatantly an app that tells me where I can find food.
Lauren says
Windows me…I love having everything in one place, planner, phone, books, etc…
LindsayR says
“WINDOWS ME”
I would be lost without my Pinterest app on my phone. My favorite use for it is when I am at the store and want to make a fun recipe, but didn’t take the time to write the recipe down. It is my inspiration on the go!
Juliet says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone has a ridiculously short battery life, so it would be nice to have something portable to access my documents and social media. Someday I hope that I will be the first commenter on a YHL post…
Teri says
Windows me!
Storing all our family photos. I would be lost without them!
Amy says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love being able to stay connected to my family in friends through email and facebook.
Susan says
Window Me!
I love having one place for all my photos!
Chelsey N says
WINDOWS ME! Def texting my husband, family and friends! Playing games while waiting is fun too.
Jane says
WINDOWS ME!
Its my phone and the internet access. Cannot live without it.
Sarah says
Windows me! I’m not sure I have much positive to say about my decrepit laptop, but I’m loving the Melissa Etheridge reference you’ve got going on!
kristel says
windows me! i’d be unemployed if it weren’t for computers. as a wedding photographer, most of my work is done at a computer for sure.
Tiffany S. says
WINDOWS ME!
I really had no idea how much I’d love my IPad until I got one for Christmas. I do all my reading on it, unless I’m on my Kindle. Traveling with the Kindle has saved my back!
Liliana says
WINDOWS ME! Texting on my phone is crucial for me!!
Elizabeth C says
Windows Me! My computer houses my own design business! I don’t know what I would do without it…
Natalie C says
WINDOWS ME!!
Check my email!
Mallory says
WINDOWS ME!!
My mom and I both love to play cheesy games on our ipdads :) I think I would work on a tablet more with a keyboard though, so this is awesome!
Jody says
Windows me! Having all my calendars in one place
Jeanna says
WINDOWS ME!
Nothing better than quietly occupying your toddler with a tablet while you’re trying to pick out the perfect cabinet hardware! (Why does it always take 10 times longer than you think it will?)
Whitney says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to take photos and have them with me on one know-it-all (in a good way) device!
Emily Rose says
WINDOWS ME!!!!!!!!!!!
I love being able to pull up a picture of my pup in .5 seconds to anyone willing to look. hehe
Lindsay says
WINDOWS ME! I love that my phone has a descent camera on it to never miss a moment!!
Jordan@the2seasons says
WINDOWS ME. My photos quick easy access!
Justin C says
WINDOWS ME!!
Crystal says
Windows me! I love being able to store my photos on my computer and having the ability to take photos on my phone.
Trina says
WINDOWS ME! I use my phone’s photo/video all the time!
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME
Katie F. says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a tablet, but it would be great to bring to class instead of lugging my ancient and large laptop.
Tanja says
Windows me! Take pictures. I never have to say “I wish I hadn’t camera with me”
Kristen Murrer says
WINDOWS ME! I love my computer for storing pictures and checking craigslist :)
Carrie says
Windows me! We use technology with our three sons constantly. My 10 month old even knows how to do basic operations on the iPad
Megan says
Windows me! The tablet is great for long car trips for kiddos!
Aurelie says
windows me!
love to archive my massive amt of photos on my computer!
smita says
WINDOWS ME!
the ability to take photos on whim on my tablet..
Wendy says
WINDOWS ME! Instagram! Enough said!
Justine Y says
Windows me!
Blogging on photos on my computer… I would be lost without those things!
Carrie Germano says
Windows me!!! Can’t live without our online shared shopping list calendar and to-do app!!!
Libby says
WINDOWS ME! I spend an hour on the train every day getting to work, so that’s my built-in time to catch up on YHL and other blogs.
Jessica Mills says
WINDOWS ME! Email, facebook, twitter, pinterest and books – I would miss it all.
Danielle A. says
“WINDOWS ME!” and the most invaluable thing my phone does is sync up the calendar automatically with my laptop and my husband’s phone! It’s genius!!! That way I can enter an appt. while I’m at the doctor’s and it will automatically show up on the other device calendars! Holla!!
bunny says
WINDOWS ME
my computer hold all of my memories – aka photos
Katie says
WINDOWS ME!!! Our laptop lets me stay in contact with my family in England, without costing me a fortune :)
Mary says
Windows Me! Love my smartphone and my laptop; I remember the days before all of these things. My favorite things are the maps and the ability to use dropbox on my phone.
harmony_g says
WINDOWS ME
It keeps all of my ideas, mood boards and budget info in nice neat folders.
Patty says
Windows me!
We will be traveling by train this summer to Atlanta. My son would love to have it to play games and watch movies on!
Sarah E says
WINDOWS ME! The ability to take quality photos on my phone is priceless!
Katie McIntyre says
“WINDOWS ME”
My phone allows me to capture pictures of my baby girl. It seems she went from baby to almost toddler in the blink of an eye!