***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.
Leslie says
WINDOWS ME! The most valuable thing about my phone is the ability to easily keep in touch with out of state family and friends!
Michelle C says
WINDOWS ME!
I use the calendar on my computer to manage my bills. I’d be lost without it!
Cindi says
WINDOWS ME
My phone and laptop both keep me connected and organized. Email, facebook, contacts, pictures, and calendar. I would be lost without them!
Laurie says
WINDOWS ME! We just bought a foreclosure (looks VERY similar to your new house, but only 3 bedrooms). We need all the help we can get!
Darcie says
WINDOWS ME! Email on the go!
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love the ability to check email, read books and watch videos. I currently do that with my smart phone…a larger tablet would be AMAZINGLY handy!!!
Whitney says
WINDOWS ME
My Android tablet entertains me with movies while I train for a half marathon! Gotta run 9 miles this week!
Jessica says
Windows Me!
The navigation has saved me too many times.
Haley says
WINDOWS ME! Kindle love over here! Downloading books in a click, awesome.
Goldie says
Windows me! Everything having to do with pictures
Amanda says
Windows Me! I love being so connected to the internet!
Malisa says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone for everything under the sun, plus we don’t have a home phone so we need to use it for it’s actual purpose once in a while!
Tiffany says
WINDOWS ME!!
I’m a big Kindle fan. I have one, my hubby has one, and the app is on my phone and computer. Love it! I am also an Instagram fan, so my phone is mostly used for texting, photography, and reading. Did you know you can make calls on it too?
Sara Cunningham says
WINDOWS ME! I would be completely lost without my calendar on my computer. I’d never pay bills, or remember birthdays.
Caitlin says
WINOWS ME!!! The best gift my phones gives to me is the ability to snap a photo at any moment and share with friends and family!
Ann says
Windows me! I need my phone for calls and my computer for pinterest :)
Hannah says
WINDOWS ME! I resisted smart phones until last fall, and now I use it WAY more than I anticipated…
Renee says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having a tablet so I can have my e-mail with me all the time. I work from home, primarily in contact through e-mail so to have it with me and not feel like I need to run to the computer every five minutes to check my e-mail has been great!
Michelle Dees says
WINDOWS ME! I love my e-reader on long trips. I never have to worry about not having a book!
KLT says
WINDOWS ME!!
Nice to have email & facebook at my finger tips.
April says
“WINDOWS ME”
The maps feature has saved me many a time.
Erin says
Windows Me! My computer enables me to better keep in touch with my family!
Alicia says
Windows me! Love having a tablet in the kitchen for recipes while I’m cooking!
JasonD says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d be lost without my email, to-do lists, and of course instagram and twitter.
Stephanie S. says
Windows Me! My laptop to catch up on YHL of course
jennifer G says
Windows ME! I would be lost without texting and quick photos on my phone… but i love my computer for photo organizing!!
Kasey says
WINDOWS ME!!
If my phone didn’t have a camera, I don’t know where I would be! I have such a hard time remembering to carry a regular camera, my phone has become the only camera I use!
Sara rose says
Windows me! Love having email and Internet on the go!
Jeri says
Windows me! And I like to be able to check in on my favorite blogs when I’m stuck waiting places.
Jennifer says
Windows Me! I can do almost anything on my tablet when on travel. it really cuts down on heavy the carry on can get.
heidi says
WINDOWS ME!
I would die without my phone. Email on the go, access to my children etc. Oh, and if I didn’t have my kindle I would weep. Love to have a hundred books everywhere I go.
Laura Mc says
Windows me! It stores my pics so that I can take lots and lots of pics :)
robin says
WINDOWS ME!
Facebook is the most important… obviously!
Casey says
WINDOWS ME!
The most important feature of my phone is definitely the navigation!
Nicole says
WINDOWS ME! Storing all of my photos!
Alden S says
WInDoWS ME! Need a tablet to conduct my online business!
Abby R says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is so valuable because of having email on the go!
Theresa S. says
“WINDOWS ME” how would I learn all the phone numbers/contact info. without a computer in my pocket :-)
Kirsten says
WINDOWS ME
I’m self-employed, so all of my work data is on my laptop. Not sure what I’d do without it- although being able to take a tablet with me instead sounds fantastic!
Cassandra Thibodeau says
WINDOWS ME!!!! Being a blogger with a full-time job as well, I have to be able to stay up-to-date with all my emails and be able to access new inspiration. My phone and my computer are my life line!
Susie says
Windows me! Email on the go is definitely my favorite feature.
Michelle P says
WINDOWS ME!
Comparison shopping!! Both my computer and my phone allow me to shop around when needed.
Ashley says
Windows me!! I’m pretty much dependent on my phone. Any information I need is right at my fingertips! My tablets is a beauty and all my books are right there for me!!
Traci says
“WINDOWS ME”
I love to be able to settle disputes by having access to Wikipedia at all times!
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having my calendar at my fingertips- I’m lost without it!
Julie says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
Allie says
Windows Me!! I would go crazy without access to my e-mail and all my apps.
Julie says
Windows Me! I love being able to take all of my books with me on trips
Jessica P. says
WINDOWS Me! Easy picture taking and blog reading, duh!
Anna says
WINDOWS ME I love being able to read on the go without having to carry around a book. It’s great to pass time while in waiting rooms or getting my hair done :)