***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!!!!! I love technology for allowing me to read blogs while in the waiting room of a doctors office like this very moment!
Jamie says
WINDOWS ME!!! The Shopping List app on my phone has replaced a purse full of post-it notes and the frustrating moments of walking into a store and thinking “now, what was it that I needed…????”
Ali says
WINDOWS ME!
I love access to email and all my fave blogs! Also love being able to keep all sorts of lists at my fingertips…make she feel organized!
Allison D says
WINDOWS ME!
Ashley R says
Windows me! I love to be able to check my e-mail on the go.
Natalie says
WINDOWS ME! I’m not sure what I’d do without my “What to Expect” app on my phone. How else would I know what a baby kick feels like if I couldn’t read about them from other mothers, also due in July, around the world? :)
Melissa says
Windows me!!!! !!!!
Suzanna says
WINDOWS ME! I love the ability to take photos with my camera, but being able to monitor emails on the go is probably the most important feature that I use on my phone.
Cait says
WINDOWS ME….netflix, dont have cable so I would be lost without it!
Cassidy says
WIndows ME! please!
Take and store my priceless photos and videos (and share them easily with family/friends).
fingers crossed.
Kristen T. says
Windows me! With traveling to visit family so much I love having a tablet with all of our pictures to share all in one place!
Debra N says
Windows Me!
Email and texting are my 2 favorites
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME!!
I am always looking stuff up on Google. On car rides my husband and I and constantly looking up ridiculous questions on our phones.
Fermi says
Windows ME. I need my email and facebook!
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to stay in touch with my family all over the country especially now with our 2 month old.
Erin G. says
WINDOWS ME!!!
At the moment I’m loving my FitBit and my ability to load the data from my FitBit to the FitBit app on my phone, so I know how much progress I’ve been making throught the day.
Kari says
Windows Me!! lets me keep in touch with my college kids
and of course downloading books esp. when on vacation is a must.
Adie Reid says
Windows me, I love my e-reader because I actually get some computer time and I can get a book instantly.
ashley says
WINDOWS ME
Definately email!
Molly Johnston says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is my connection to my daughters. They know they can reach out and touch me via text anytime they need me even if I’m at work.
Kelly H says
Windows Me!
My favorites lists of the blog sites I’ve collected over the time, I really need to back them up somewhere!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Lydia says
Windows me!
My tablet is basically an extention of me; my photographs, music, and beautiful inspiring images are all stored there.
Aaron says
Windows Me!
Becky says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t have a smartphone or tablet, but if I did I’d love being able to find out information instantly when traveling, and also my darling husband would stop saying “if only we had a smartphone we could [insert cool function of phone].”
lucas says
windows me!
work and work email…. :(
sheila says
windows me! email on my phone.
Pam says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to access my photos in such a portable way.
Ana Velas... says
Windows Me!!! I could not live without access to my emails, keeping in touch with my baby-sitter while I’m at work and I enjoy taking and sharing pictures of my kids and family!!!
Melissa Levin says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to keep in touch with my family wherever I am!
Debi says
“WINDOWS ME” Well I can tell you the newest gadget that I love is my new Kindle Fire HD. I use it at work everyday. I love to listen to audio books while I’m working it make the day fly! I’ve been working so much latley that I haven’t been able to read a good book in months. I’ve listened to 3 books in 2 weeks so far. Just love it!!!
Melissa says
Windows me! What a luxury to have so many options on one device :)
Brenda says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to use the tablet or phone as a GPS, I hate being lost.
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME!
I do everything on my ipad – ready, surf, email, etc. and not sure how I ever survived without it. My dh has an older tablet though and could sure use this prize for his upcoming birthday ! :)
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME!!! As I currently write this, my laptop is sitting at home, in a “coma”, and I’m chewing my nails off with worry! My entire collection of priceless photos are on there. Yes, I’m one of those who say they are going to back them up eventually, but I’m afraid I procrastinated too long on this one. Eeek!
Jenn says
Windows Me! Email, for sure!
Kimberly Phillips says
Windows Me!!! I could do design on the fly, stay in touch on the go, and get my Judy Jetson on skyping anywhere at anytime. Oh the possibilities!!
Kacee says
Windows me! I enjoy reading and my kids love watching Netflix.
Natasha says
Windows Me! My phone is my camera and it allows me to capture sweet moments with my daughter
Ashley says
windows me!
Email and work stuffs.
shannon says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a smart phone, or a tablet, but would love either for the convenience when traveling.
stacy says
Windows Me! I love being on the go and using my smart phone to find a cute new coffee shop or hiking trail
Krista says
WINDOWS ME! I cannot live without the GPS on my phone. I’m not really sure how I got around new places without it!
Becky says
Not sure what is going on, but I have not commented on this but got a message that I’d already done so.
Here’s another try: Windows me!
Audrey says
Windows Me!
My most important thing on my phone/computer is most certainly email these days. I’m looking for a job, (in RVA, actually) and hate to be away from my email!
Katherine Victoria says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to access photos of my family on the go.
Erika says
Windows ME!! I no longer carry an actual camera around. My phone took the place of it. I LOVE capturing those moments rarely seen when lugging a camera around.
Jessi says
Windows me! Storing my pictures!
Donna P. says
WINDOWS ME! My computer allows me to see inside the world of different people, races and religions! It makes me realize that I can reach out to someone even though they are far away in distance. And even catch up on facebook with old friends and new friends alike. It is simply amazing what the computer has done for me!
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME… my phone is the hand-held grab in a moment to pass any waiting time by pulling up a book and reading the book that would never get finished if it were so versatile on different gadgets!
Lindsey says
Windows me!
Our hard drive on our computer gave up the ghost, so we’re looking for something more modern to keep up with the rest of the world:)