***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.
Rebecca says
Windows Me!! I love it for pictures and my 2 yr old loves it also!
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having my books with me wherever I am on my E-Reader.
Caitlyn says
Windows me!
I love using my phone to stay connected to the things I love the most- my family, my friends, and my work.
Dani says
WINDOWS ME! I love the ability to have everything available in one place– pictures, email, chats, video etc. I’m so thankful for technology :)
Jessica W.S. says
WINDOWS ME! Invaluability (not a word I know, but it works for me this morning): keeping me organized. Having everything be able to sync up and keep me focused on where I need to be when is invaluable for my “squirrel”-type scatter brain. :)
Ryan K says
Windows Me!!! I have access to the collective wisdom of the entire world! If I have even the slightest inclination to know more about anything… Well, it’s right at my fingertips. It’s amazing and wonderful.
Laura says
“WINDOWS ME”
My husband and I actually still have dumb phones – no internet capabilities on the move. My favorite thing about the computer is pulling up old photos and making photo albums to remember all the great times.
Ashley says
Windows me! Keeps me in touch with my family all over the world!
Starr @ The Kiefer Cottage says
Windows me!
Social networking–that’s what my computer helps me do. And I love email! Love love love it.
Becky S. says
Windows Me!
Sarah Tieck says
Windows Me!!! My iphone is my go-to info source … it gets me unlost. It entertains me. It holds notes and reminders. It is sort of like my personal assistant. Love that!
Sheela says
WINDOWS ME! I love my computer for email and keeping up with my favorite blogs like YHL!
Christi says
Windows Me!
I love my iPad to read blogs and play Candy Crush… I am addicted!
Nancy Holden says
WINDOWS ME!I’ve gotta have access to my email! Never know which one of my favorite retailers might be having a flash sale…
Kim says
Windows me! I love to read and surf the web. My kids love to watch movies.
Meg says
Windows me! Work email and Skype. Toddler games too!
Melody says
Windows me!
My husband is a progrmmer, so his devices (PC, laptop, phone) are for us a source of income! Definitely invaluable for us!
Kate @ this wandering life says
Windows me!!! Must have phone for camera!!!!
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME! I love having access to my email, and the ability to compare prices and use coupons via my smartphone!
Britt F. says
Windows Me!!! After moving 1,000 miles away from all my besties, FB and text allows me to still feel connected with my friends daily. I’d be utterly lost without them both!
Kimberly Rice says
WINDOWS ME! I love having Pinterest on the go, whether it’s to look up paint colors while I’m at the paint store or a recipe while grocery shopping.
Ellen says
WINDOWS ME! If I didn’t have my computer, I wouldn’t have my design career!
Katie T. says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without the ability to take pictures on my phone. From instagram to keeping up with friends and family through texting pics. It is truly my favorite part of my phone.
Elyse says
Windows me! Most important thing is keeping all our pictures!
Bill McGovern says
Windows Me! I love listening to my music collection during my daily dog walks.
Crystal says
WINDOWS ME!
Love having games and more to entertain my kids at doctor appointments or long car rides!
Cathy says
Windows me! Invaluable are my work programs – our library’s online catalog – because those old card catalogs are long gone!
Megan L. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having my email with me everywhere so I don’t have to print out stuff all the time (grocery lists, directions, addresses, etc, etc, etc)!
Nickie Rouleau says
Windows me (please) .. I love my phone because Google is readily available at all times to answer all of the weird questions I come up with on a daily basis.
tess says
WINDOWS ME!
getting directions on the road
Ellen says
Windows Me! I have TONS of books, so in order to curb my addiction, the husband bought me a kindle several years ago. It didn’t stop me, but it has given me free access to many classic books that I never would have read otherwise. Plus, it’s so much more convenient to bring when I’m traveling than hauling a bunch of books around in a bag.
Kerry says
WINDOWS ME!!!! I love these products :)
Bethany says
WINDOWS ME! The navigation on my phone has gotten me out of many sticky situations! I’m so thankful I have it when I get lost…which is often.
Holley with an E says
Windows me!
Definitely not the most essential, I love that I get to play “Scrabble” with my mom like we’ve always done, even now that I live hours and hours away!
Kristi Valentini says
Windows Me! Me! Me! Okay, half of that plea is from my techno loving husband who always teases me about my “senior” flip phone.
While, my phone might be stuck in the last decade I do have a lovely, lightweight laptop that rocks my world. It’s invaluable for letting me score kid-free writing time. I grab my laptop and head for Barnes & Noble where I enjoy free wifi and a latte and I tap out my latest blog post or freelance article. Awww, so divine…
Also, we leave for a family trip tomorrow morning and we cannot imagine flying without showing movies to our kids on our laptops.
April says
Windows me! I use and love mine for editing photos.
Kim S. says
Windows me! Email, it’s my connection to everything!!!
Summer says
WINDOWS ME!!! Pretty please with a cherry on top!!! I love being able to connect with my friends so easily. Rather on facebook, twitter or google talk there is always a way to get in touch with someone :)
Beth W. says
Windows Me! E books for me and kids games for my 3 year old son.
Katie says
WINDOWS ME! I love staying current on news with Twitter on my phone
Ryan says
WINDOWS ME
The most important thing my computer does for me is that it enables me to do my grad school course work on the go. With a full time job, every spare moment is precious!
kimbb says
“WINDOWS ME” – surf the web
Thanh Dillon says
Windows Me! I love that my it has a camera & holds all my pictures! I love taking pictures!
sarahannerw says
WINDOWS ME!!
Keeping in contact with my 5 nieces who live in a different city! I need the photos, videos and facetime!
Congrats on the new home! Very happy for you, and very excited for the future of the blog!
Nicole M says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love that I have my pictures on the computer. So fun to scroll through!
suzanne says
WINDOWS ME!! it’s got to be my e-reader…
Jacque E says
Windows Me! Well, I joke a bit that my phone being my lifeblood, but honestly it is the ability to skype anywhere/anytime that is keeping me sane these days while my spouse is half-way across the country! But let’s be honest, I’d be lost without my email and texting too!
Kylie Stricklin says
WINDOWS ME!
I could do soooo much with a tablet of my own in my work as a school counselor. Come on Random selector! :) Between the work I do through email at an instant, to keeping and storing photos of my beautiful daughter, I dont know what I would do without my techno-self!
Lindsey says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely use my devices for taking and sharing on-the-go photos. And music to get me through my bus commute ride.
Laura says
Windows me!! I love being able to store, organize and create with all of my photos on my computer!