***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.
Amy says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable thing my laptop provides me with is the ability to connect with people, either through email, video chatting, or social media platforms. As a communication student in college, my laptop greatly helps me respond back nearly immediately to messages. Additionally, because I run social media platforms at my part time job, my phone and laptop help me to constantly monitor the feeds. Needless to say, my phone and laptop both get a lot of use!
Mauricio Avendano says
Windows Me! Can’t live without email even for few hours.
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love that I can check my email and websites on the go. And I love bringing only only my iPad on trips.
Katie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love, love, love being able to use coupons I find on my phone. No printing or cutting coupons for me! It’s so much easier. My phone actually saves me money now!
Allie says
windows me! I’m obsessed with photos…taking them, sending them, browsing through them…without my computer and iphone I’d be lost.
Kristina says
Windows Me!!! Hello…I am a mother of two! Everything I do revolves around multitasking and computers. Not to mention the time spent waiting in the car and on ball fields. I read and write and keep up with the rest of the world. Tablets and smartphones are indispensable!
Lori @ Get Started...Go! says
Windows Me! (I’m all Windows, all the time.) My phone just saved the day by giving me on-the-spot directions with public transit all over the city on my recent trip to Boston… and puts me to bed every night with a game of spider solitaire.
Carrie says
WINDOWS ME! My phone gives me directions! I would be so lost (literally) without it.
Kaye says
Windows Me! I am a event planner and this would be perfect for meetings with clients.
Cindee says
“WINDOWS ME” my iPad allows me to read my favorite blogs, check email and surf the net. It’s small and compact, so easy to pack for travel.
Nate says
Windows Me! I am an app-a-holic so having them in this form would be great.
Susana says
Windows me!! I must have text and email on my phone!
Ana says
Windows me! For personal use, I mostly use it as a TV/movies alternative. For work I use my tablet for email/calendaring.
Roseanna says
WINDOWS ME!
Lately, the most important thing that my phone does is take pictures and video of my almost-5-month-old baby.
Erin says
Windows Me! Keeping in touch with family and friends..essential when your in the military!
Robert says
Windows me!
Jill says
WINDOWS ME!! I love having my music on my computer and being able to Skype my daughter in TX
Nathaly says
Windows Me!!!!
I love being able check emails from my fiancée who is overseas with the Navy. It’s also a plus since I’m planning our wedding which is 4 months away!!!
Beth says
WINDOWS ME! The fact that I can access pretty much any information known to man – literally! – on my phone or computer still blows my mind, and many a night has been happily spent reading through random Wikipedia articles. (Wait, why am I reading about hat fashions in 1600’s England? How did I even get here??)
Ana says
Windows me!
Robert says
Windows me! Love my tab.
Nicole S. says
WINDOWS ME! I love taking my e-reader on vacation with me, though I often bring a couple of regular books with me as well.
Lacey says
WINDOWS ME!
I can’t think of anything more convenient than being able to pull up your email anywhere. For reference, conformation codes, etc.
Carrie says
Windows me! I love having skydrive (windows app) keeps my photos and docs accessible everywhere I could possibly need them. No more trying to figure out which device I have certain photos on.
Netty says
Windows me! Baby sleeps with me, enough said.
Alison M. says
WINDOWS ME! It provides me with access to Pinterest. :)
Leslea says
Windows me! I love checking my email on the go!
Daisy says
WINDOWS ME!
Without my smartphone, I wouldn’t be able to remember all the delicious food I’ve eaten! I take pictures like it’s my job.
denise says
WINDOWS ME!
My iphone gives me the internet in my pocket! I love being able to look up the answer to any given question right on the spot. I don’t think I could do without having it now that I’m so used to finding answers on the fly. :)
Kate says
WINDOWS ME! I just need to look up the answers to the weird questions I ponder.
Gabby says
WINDOWS ME!
BeccaK says
Windows Me! I rely on my computer for calendaring, researching,and keeping in touch with friends and family!
Kelsey A. says
WINDOWS ME!!
I like using my phone for its original purpose: to talk with someone else. Boring, I know.
Rebecca in WA says
Windows Me! Is it too embarrassing to admit that I am addicted to Facebook? :)
Annie says
Windows me! Communication and GPS
Vicki says
WINDOWS ME! Gotta be able to edit photos!
Lauren (in PA) says
WINDOWS ME! I like checking my email and Facebook.
Amanda K says
WINDOWS ME
My computer and phone keep me in touch with my friends and family. Since I am at least 5 hours away from anyone that I am close friends with, technology provides me with the ability to maintain these friendships.
Jenni says
Windows me! I’ve been really, really wanting a tablet so this would be great!
Tiffany says
WINDOWS ME
My phone is incredible at keeping me from getting lost! It’s always telling me where to go, can’t imagine getting around very well without it.
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME…I would be lost without a way to listen to my music all in one place.
Rosie says
Windows me! My calendar. Without it I would forget everything!
Stephanie says
Windows me!
My friends and family live all over the world, I MUST have my phone to text, email and chat. Its the way I stay connected to my friends and family!
Kiersten says
WINDOWS ME!
I am glad to have a decent always-with-me camera. I could do without the rest of it. ;)
Barry says
Windows Me!
Not sure how I’d survive sans email & pictures of three cute kiddos staring back at me while I’m working :)
Megan R says
Windows me! I love being able to save information in programs like Dropbox or Delicious and being able to access them at home, work, or wherever I happen to be. Makes me much more efficient!
Jen says
Windows me!
I use my iPhone/iPad/laptop to keep in touch with family & friends. I’ve been dying to get a Surface for work so this is great!
Kimbre B says
Windows Me! Hmm… I love my laptop and how easy it is to upload and organize photos on the go as soon as my camera card is full.
Alexes Jones says
Windows Me!!!I love using sticky notes on my computer.
Dawn Feola says
WINDOWS ME! Photos, photos, photos. Editing and printing.