***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.
Laura H. says
WINDOWS ME!!
Right now I’ve been using my tablet to catch up on BBC shows that I have missed. It’s my *me* time!!
Rachael says
Windows me…. love saving and sharing pics of our little toddler man by phone… ps…. congrats on the new house guys!
Carolyn says
WINDOWS ME! We don’t have a tablet or a smart phone…we use our laptop for everything!
Octavia says
WINDOWS ME! My phone stores most of my photos. I love documenting my life easily without hauling a digital camera everywhere with me!
Nicole C says
Windows Me!
My phone keeps my little guy distracted when we’re on the go.
Sam says
Windows me! My phone takes the hundreds of treasured pictures I have of my kids.
Jessa says
Windows Me!!! I couldn’t live without my smart phone or tablet (wireless video camera) to check on my sleeping baby in the middle of the night. Technology is awesome!
Craig says
WINDOWS ME! Netflix while cooking dinner and making lunches is a must.
tami says
WINDOWS ME!
i love my smart phone. im a google addict. I MUST GOOGLE EVERYTHING!!! :)
Leigh-Anne says
Windows me! My phone saves me so much time organizing email since I can take care of it during downtimes like riding the train!
Callie says
WINDOWS ME! I actually don’t have any portable, internet using devices, unless you count my 5 years old iPod touch! Which I don’t, really :-) So this would be awesome!
Jeni L. says
WINDOWS ME.
Internet access is awesome.
Courtney S says
WINDOWS ME! All of our pictures are stored on my phone and computer. I cried my eyes out when my SD card got damaged and I thought I lost all of our preemie son’s pictures from the day he was born through the day he came home from the NICU!
amalisa says
WINDOWS ME
The picture taking function is fantastisch!
kristen says
“WINDOWS ME” I love being able to check facebook at any time.
cara says
Windows Me! Absolutely could not get along without my laptop and smart phone. My laptop is HUGE though…..something smaller please??
christine says
windows me! i love sharing my pictures with friends and family!
suzy b says
Windows me! Have to say love my Kindle I got for Christmas.
Andy says
“WINDOWS ME” the best feature for me is being able to take photos and videos on the go.
Lisa B says
Windows me! Being able to switch between the e-reader and looking up random facts while my husband takes over the TV.
Susan Eichhorn says
Windows Me! The most valuable thing on my computer is pictures of my son. But, just to be safe, I have them backed up in three different places. :)
Kemperley says
Windows me!!!
I would be lost without my calender. It holds the schedules of all 5 people in my house.
Cathy F says
“Windows Me” please.
Cathy
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME! I love checking Pinterest on my phone!
bobbi sue says
WINDOWS ME!!!! Love to be able to keep in contact with friends and family on FB!
Courtney Nabors says
“WINDOWS ME”
I love having a constent source of entertainment, with games, music, photos, facebook and text!
Rosie S says
Windows me! E-mail…it is keeping me connected with friends from all the places we have lived! The conversation just keeps on going!
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME! My phone camera is invaluable to me. So many times I’m able to capture memories even when I don’t have our big Rebel on hand. This is so important with little kiddos!
Sandy Rizzardo says
Windows ME!!!!!
Sara says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone as a Portable gps.
Courtney says
Windows me! I love reading my e-books!
Whitney says
Windows Me!!!
I love that my phone keeps all of my pictures at my fingertips!
Candace Klepacz says
Windows Me! I’m tablet-less but thinking about getting into the 21st century one day…
Tracey says
WINDOWS ME!!! No tablet yet (pretty please!) but I love that I can use my phone for all the ways I connect with family and friends (phone, text, email, fb, etc).
Kelli says
WINDOWS ME! Um, I’ve got a basic phone (it can text, wahoo!) and a desktop computer, and that’s about it. N/A?
Linda D. says
WINDOWS ME!!
Ah, technology! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…no, there is too much. Let me sum up (with apologies to Inigo Montoya)
There are times I like to be ‘off the grid’ and not use my devices, but knowing they are there and on is a wonderful way for me to keep connected with my kids and my parents, particularly in emergencies like our recent dance with Hurricane Sandy. I felt better just knowing that I could re-charge my tablet and phone with either a marine battery or a crank re-charger when we lost power. Being able to keep in touch then was priceless.
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone is my life line, it has my to-do list and my calendar. I would be lost without it.
kathleen says
Windows Me! Love my iPad for the GPS and the Kindle app as well as accessing Facebook, emails when I’m sitting on the couch at the end of the day.
alison says
Windows Me!
Right now I’d be lost without my phone – literally! Moved to a new area and we constantly use it to help us find new restaurants and stores.
anabelle says
Windows me!!!
Kasey says
Windows Me! I would be lost without my phone. I love to be connected with my email all the time.
Sara says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone as a portable gps
Anna says
WINDOWS ME! Video chatting with family and friends!
Megan says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a tablet or smart phone but I love that the technology of my laptop allows me to work from home (or anywhere for that matter) while still staying at home to take care of my daughter. I feel so blessed to be able to do both!
Faith says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that the calendar on my phone can synch my work appointments with my personal appointments so I don’t double book myself!!!
heather says
WINDOWS ME! I used to think i didn’t need internet on my phone but now i cannot live without it!
Kasey says
Windows me! I love being able to connect to facebook when I have a free moment.
Ashley P says
WINDOWS ME!
To be honest, I don’t have a smartphone so I’m not sure how it would improve my life! But I do like to have my laptop at home to pop onto my email or check Facebook :)
Beth L says
WINDOWS ME! Must have frequent access to business emails. Like have a map & traffic!
Erin says
WINDOWS ME!