***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.
Erin J says
WINDOWS ME! I definitely rely on email on my phone. I love that the surface has word on it. I wouldn’t need another computer!
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME! I love having Netflix available on my tablet anywhere I go. Arrested Development re-runs FTW! =)
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME!!!
i have no tablet and i still have a flip phone, probably the only 24 year old without a smart phone of some kind so i dont know what the most invaluable thing the phone or tablet would do for me, hope i can find out what i have been missing!
Rachel H says
WINDOWS ME
The navigation app is definitely the most used item on my smartphone! It has gotten me out of a pinch many times. :)
Rebecca Harris says
Windows me!
Cory says
WINDOWS ME!
Love texting with my dad.
Kathleen Tyler says
WINDOWS ME!! The GPS alone is worth all my cell phone fees!
Mina says
Windows me….
For me my computer/tablet/phones all work together in one slightly Frankenstein like manner. I manage work, my kids, and my volunteer work with them. I can’t write my fiction without my Kindle to watch a movie. I get a gchat poke at work from my kids when they get home from school. I get my work emails on my phone so I can always be reached. (Even when I’m asleep on a lazy Saturday afternoon!!!!)
Emily says
Windows Me! Unfortunately…the email. Work email at that! Although photos are a close second with instagram
Kay Stoll says
Windows Me!
And without a doubt my favorite thing about my smart phone is being able to have all of my emails, lists, calendars, contacts in one place! It doesn’t hurt that if I’m out and about I can quickly look something up right there instead of waiting until I get home!
Mary Beth says
WINDOWS ME! I think photo storage and editing is what I love most about my computer! I hate that is so clunky though. Would love a tablet!
kaylie says
WINDOWS ME! Having my calendar constantly accessible is critical.
Danielle says
WINDOW ME!
I use my phone for everything!
paige says
WINDOWS ME!
the most important thing about a computer or device is multitasking! I love something that I can check email, read books and browse the web on, on the go!
Kelsey says
WINDOWS ME!I would be lost without Yelp from lock smiths to where to grab a cup of coffe, I use it for everthing.
Hannah says
WINDOWS ME! Without my podcasts and games my commute on the metro would be tragic.
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME!
I sometimes feel like the only person without a smart phone or tablet… I’d love to be able to access email on the go & to read e-books while traveling!
Crystal V says
Windows me!
Honestly (and sadly), both my phone and laptop see the most frequent action on Pinterest. :)
Louisa T. says
WINDOWS ME! Probably the most important thing is being able to check the finances on a daily basis. Bank acct, stocks, etc. I have caught fraudulent charges very quickly three times (I know, kinda scary) in the last year.
Kate Ediger says
WINDOWS ME! All of the above!!
Sheila says
Windows Me ! I love being able to google whatever whenever :)
katie says
WINDOWS ME! Right now, I love that my laptop allows me to complete my grad school work with freedom. And in one short week, I look forward to being DONE with graduate school and returning to reading books for fun. Maybe on a tablet!
Angel says
WINDOWS ME!
OMG if I win I will (happy) die. This is the first give away you have done that was something I really needed (not just would have liked).
What makes my phone/computer invaluable is that I recently moved across the country from everyone I know, and they keep me in touch with the people I love :)
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME! I love that I can stay connected and access my email while I’m out and about.
Kirsten says
Windows Me! Email and Internet on the go!
Sally G says
WINDOWS ME!
I love to use my tablet for Words With Friends!
Maggie G says
WINDOWS ME! Stores my thousands and thousands of photos! Love my computer, and my tablet :)
Dynelle says
Windows ME
Nicole B. says
WINDOWS ME!
Awesome giveaway! I loooove my Kindle. I thought for sure that I would never give up hard copies of books and going to the library/book shops, but alas…the Kindle is just too wonderful.
Olivia says
WINDOWS ME! I still marvel at how connected the world is thanks to technology! Close friendships are so easy to maintain, even across many miles.
Amy says
WINDOWS ME!! PLEASE!!
I love having all my photos in one place and my tablet for keeping my toddler busy during road trips/flights.
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable thing on my phone is my bill paying app! I’d be lost without it!
Heidi E says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love the convenience of my smart phone. When I’m in the city and need to find a particular place its so easy with my maps or google search.
Allison says
WINDOWS ME! My tablet keeps me connected and stops commuting boredom!
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so grateful that my iphone allows me to take pictures and videos of my daughter that I can instantly send to family to help us all feel more connected. This is invaluable when you live at a distance from the grandparents, aunts and uncles!
Thanks for a great giveaway opportunity!
Shelly says
WINDOWS ME! I’m an obsessive email checker…who isn’t though :P
Lisa says
WINDOWS ME! I love my tablet for reading blogs!
lizzzzy says
WINDOWS ME!
My daughter is a high school student with access to a computer during the day. She and I get to g-chat during the day, which is the most invaluable thing for me. It may be the most mundane of things we chat about, but it’s another way we maintain our relationship in this crazy, crazy world.
Beth says
WINDOWS ME! I love the size and portability of a tablet…something small that you can hold like a book and do everything…so cool!
Carla says
WINDOWS ME!
Lizzie says
WINDOWS ME! I do social media marketing for a lot of different companies and need to be able to access all the social media outlets pretty much 24/7!
Alyssa says
WIndows me! As a college student, I would be lost without my laptop & phone! So much easier for note-taking, paper-writing, and facebook-stalking during study breaks:)
Sara M. says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to check email and browse the internet without having to drag around my laptop.
rod bynum says
Windows ME! Would love to get this for my son’s schooling.
KC says
Windows me!
I’m obsessed with pinterest and getting wonderful ideas on how to update my home or to find new recipes to try!
Stephanie J. says
windows me!
i’m old-fashioned — still prefer MS Office Suite for getting real work done.
Beej says
windows me!
I don’t have a tablet or smartphone, but if I did I would love to use instagram!
Diana T. says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my computer to keep life organized…photos and schoolwork. But it’s a Mac, so going back to Windows would be an adjustment, for sure.
Erin says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to check my email and listen to music.. it gets me through th day.
Andrea says
WINDOWS ME!
At the moment I would be lost with my ability to get on FB, Twitter and Instagram during my daughter’s 3am feedings :)