***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.
Amanda Baird says
Windows Me! I love having my phone near me to take pictures of our newborn- I never miss a moment like I would with my ‘big’ camera.
Kelsy says
WINDOWS ME! Yeah buddy! With a 2 year old monkey constantly trying to snatch electronic devices and poke at keys. Portability is important so mommy can stand and multitask!
Rachel B. says
WINDOWS ME
I love my phone for the camera on it. Always nice to have it handy to snap a picture.
Sara says
WINDOWS ME! Love having email wherever I need it.
Kris says
WINDOWS ME! The most invaluable thing that your computer, tablet, or phone does for you is provide me a connection with family and friends. Yes, that’s Facebook but it is also e-mail, texting and sharing photos.
Nicole says
WINDOWS ME!
The best thing about my phone is being able to check email & GPS. I’d literally be lost w/o it
Jaclyn S says
WINDOWS ME!I love that I can take high-quality photos with my phone and that I’m instantly able to share with friends and family!
Carol C says
Windows Me!
I own a lesser-known e-reader, which is lacking in some ways. I would love to have great functionality in a single, easy-to-transport device.
Karla says
WINDOWS ME!
Aubrey says
WINDOWS ME! I am the only one in my family without a smart phone (yes I still have a flip phone with pull out antenna) but I’d have to say I would love a tablet for the e-reader!!!!!
Donna T says
Windows Me! I love my computer for email, photos and blogs but have neither a tablet or fancy phone. I would put my tablet on my art table and paint my from reference photos or read my blogs on the tablet and look up gluten free restaurants and foods on the phone on the go.
Tejiri says
WINDOWS ME!!!! I love being connected to my family which is spread across the globe via Facebook and email. I also love the idea of checking my favorite blogs on the go!!!
Ronny Audia says
Windows Me! My smart phone has kept me in constant touch with my daughter while she attends school out of the country.
Sarah Donovan says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love my smartphone because it gives me easy access to pics of my kids. I flip through them on the way home (on train and bus) as an antidote to a crummy day at work.
Stacey says
Windows me! I love having access to everything I need in one place.
Laura Benson says
Windows Me! Trying to start a small handmade and vintage finds business would be made SO much easier with a tablet. My current computer has trouble keeping up with answering e-mails and updating the Etsy shop.
Heather says
WINDOWS ME! I’m completely hooked on my e-reader. It’s the only way to read while holding an infant!
Michie says
Windows me!! Love using my tablet to catch up on my favorite shows online and, of course, read my favorit blog, hamburgershouse.com. Ha!
Erica says
Windows me!
Dawn says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet lets me read all the blogs I follow while I’m on the exercise bike.
erika says
“WINDOWS ME” The most important thing my phone does for me other than keep me connected is wake me up.
Corrie M. says
Windows Me! I just love how portable and convenient my ipad is.
Jennette says
Windows me! I used to have to drive to a hotspot (usually a Panera) to check work emails on my laptop while traveling. Now with smartphones, I can relax the whole time… although now I never seem to get to a Panera!
Angela D says
Windows Me! Love having all my photos stored in one spot!
jackie says
WINDOWS ME! I love having quick, easy access to all of our photos and music.
Nicole A says
windows me! I can’t remember life before Pinterest was invented. Between loving all things DIY, planning a wedding, and looking for a new home, I couldn’t function without a place to organize all of my ideas and look for more inspiration! I love that I can pin at home on my computer or on the go on my phone!
Kathy C says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t have either one. I can imagine so many things to do with them.
jess says
windows me! it’s great to have access to my mint.com account when i’m traveling, etc to keep tabs on what i’m spending cash on. i also love having a camera always on hand :)
Katie says
Windows Me!
I love to check pinterest to get inspiration for my job— landscape designer and also for my home upgrades!!
Kristi says
Windows Me! I love my e-books and pictures on the go!
Cheryl says
WINDOWS ME..it takes wonderful pictures when I forget my real camera
Lucy says
Windows me! I use our (one shared computer) to read blogs, look for recipes, and check emails constantly (whenever my husband is not using it for work)! A tablet phone would definitely ease the load off our poor computer!
Lara says
WINDOWS ME! What a great giveaway! This would sure help with instant gratification – is that good or bad.
Krista says
Windows Me! I love my calendar. Juggling the busy lives of two adults and three busy kids is quite a task – the calendar helps us keep it all in one place, and we can access it from anywhere!
Melissa Pedersen says
Windows me!
My phone keeps me in touch with out of state family. If I can’t be near them, Facebook and other social networking sites are the next best thing.
Shenna Sikora says
WINDOWS ME! My phone and tablet keep my entire live organized. It keeps the thousands of pictures I take of my son organized, it keeps all of my appointments and plans where I can easily access them. They contain the books I read and the games I play with my son. They are my outlet to the outside world, and as much as it pains me to say, I’d be completely lost without them.
Laura says
WINDOWS ME! I love my smart phone because I love taking videos.
Marcia says
Windows Me! I can’t live without instagram and getting emails from my hubby while he’s deployed.
Sondra says
Windows ME!! Would love another tech item to attempt to figure out!! Not afraid of a challenge – just like you!
Anna says
Windows Me!
My phone allows me navigate places when I get lost!
Fran says
“WINDOWS ME” I use it for everything —-cooking, facebook, pinterest, sharing photos, getting directions —-the list goes on and on
Bridget says
WINDOWS ME! We get so much use out of skype or facetime to communicate with far away relatives. It’s so much more fun than phone alone!
BCM says
WINDOWS ME!
Jeinfer Moseman says
Window Me!
I love that my tablet is a reader and I can surf the internet.
I would love one that works like a lap top as well.
As far as a phone goes, I use a pay as you go…lol
Susannah Hunter says
WINDOWS ME! I love having internet access, email, directions and a camera in my purse at all times. I love my smart phone!
Amber V. says
Windows Me!
I would be lost (literally) without Google maps navigation. Remember having to print out mapquest routes before hitting the road? Remember the detour that made you panic? I’m glad those days are gone.
Tonya says
WINDOWS ME! Not sure what me favorite feature would be because I do not have a tablet or smart phone!
Alyssa V. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having all of my photos on my phone and love having an easy way to check my email on the go!
Sally says
WINDOWS ME!! My phone/computer keep me connected with my family and friends, webmd, netflix, mapquest, younghouselove!! Oh, I’m so dependent! LOL
Jackie says
WINDOWS ME!! Can’t live without facebook and staying in touch with family out of town!