***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.
Callie says
Windows Me!
My hubby would love to upgrade to a smart phone!
declaire says
WINDOWS ME!
Kristen says
Windows me!
I love that my phone and tablet sync
Brenda H. says
WINDOWS ME!
I’ve been trying to get my hands on a tablet for my special needs son.
Li says
Windows Me!!! It will be nice for the kids to have a tablet to learn.
Eva D. says
WINDOWS ME!
At this point I’m addicted to e-books, so I’d die without my Kindle or Kindle App (on ipad and iphone)
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME! I would be absolutely lost without instant access to anything I have on my phone! I love everything at the tips of my fingers. Oh and I will admit that if I couldn’t check facebook 1500 times a day……I would be absolutely lost!
Meagan says
WINDOWS ME!
My books and pictures!!!
Ravelle says
“WINDOWS ME”
I can’t leave home without my iPhone & iPad. Whether it’s for work or to entertain my 2 year old daughter while I’m driving!!!!
Amanda G says
Windows ME! I don’t have anything ‘high-tec’. Once I leave work the only means to the internet is through my 3G cell. Boo! ;P
Kay says
WINDOWS ME!
Without a doubt I love having all of my photos at my fingertips!
Whitney says
WINDOWS ME! I think I love the grocery list app on my phone. No more writing down my list and then forgetting it at home…I always have it with me!
Lindsay Gannon says
Windows Me!!
I am addicted to my phone. I check my email, facebook, instagram, and text messages constantly!! I would be lost without it.
Bella says
Windows Me!!
Love the iphone apps – Weight watchers, words with friends and the nook for books. I’m sure i’ll love the kid friendly apps as soon as my son gets old enough to stop eating the phone and start using it.
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME! I like to keep all sorts of lists on my phone such as sizes of tablecloths, grocery lists, wish list for certain rooms. It helps keep me organized!
Marsha says
WINDOWS ME!!
I would just be lost in general without my phone. It has photos, contacts, lists, my calendar, my podcasts, my blogs, everything!!
Ben says
Windows me! I love the dead pixels on my year old laptop. Gives it some character.
Kierstin says
WINDOWS ME!
My iPhone keeps my calendar, 3 email accounts, and library of music (which I use for the fitness classes I teach) all organized in one compact package.
Laurie Champ says
WINDOWS ME! Love my calendar apps that keep my schedule organized!
Zoe says
WINDOWS ME…I am British, but live in the USA at the moment. Having also lived in South America, my computer is my lifeline for keeping in touch with friends and family all over the world. It is an amazing thing to be part of the lives of people you love while living thousands of miles away. A blessing for an expat like me!!
Katie says
WINDOWS ME! Probably the most useful feature of my smart phone is having a map and navigation capabilities at all times. I tend to get lost a lot without them!
Megan S. says
Windows me!!
I love, love, love being able to read books on the tablet. I am never without a book thanks to the online book store.
Kirby says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my laptop and phone for EVERYTHING! I’m kind of addicted to my phone. I’m still seeking a support group for it. It’s practically an extra limb. Lol. This giveaway is coming at a great time since my laptop is about to be laid to rest and I’ve been looking at these windows tablets. Would be nice to win. :)
Lindsay-Jean says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t want to know how much time I actually spend checking my three email accounts….
Therese says
WINDOWS ME Every single day I get to see photos and little videos of my 3 year old grandson. I can’t be there to be a part of his growing up years, but I can still enjoy them and am grateful for the technology to do so. Thanks for the giveaway.
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to carry around just one device instead of a stack of books/magazines when I am on the go.
bdaiss says
Windows me, please! Skype. So I can still read my kids bedtime stories while I’m on the road and they’re at home. And give kisses good night. :)
Holly says
WINDOWS ME! I always have a couple books I’m reading on my Kindle app.
Karen says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my tablet and my smart phone for virtually everything- including reading books, watching movies, and most importantly keeping my kids entertained. The Kid’s Corner needs to be included on all tablet (and phone) brands so I can avoid ending up with 4 different Angry Birds versions “accidentally” downloaded.
Love your blog!
Colleen says
WINDOWS ME! I love having everything at my fingertips, from work to play!
Ari says
WINDOWS ME! The best thing about my phone would be having a nearby camera at all times! Trying to capture silly moments of my little girl at a moments notice is awesome!
Amy G says
WINDOWS ME!!
My fiancee and I have been long distance our entire 2.5 years of dating…so my computer allows us to Skype multiple times a week. Seeing his face just makes the day better!!
Kristen says
Windows me!
I love that my phone and tablet sync. It is so convenient!
Lexi says
WINDOWS ME! And for me, it has to be the GPS on my phone….What would I do without it?
Stephanie says
Windows Me! Love having my email and twitter.
Angel Jones says
WINDOWS ME for mama’s day! Would like all of the above mentioned technology and if I don’t win I guess I will just go and buy my own soon.
Stephanie N says
WINDOWS ME!
Keeps me on top of my emails!
Heather from KC says
I love to be able to FaceTime with my friends and family that live all Over. It is a great way to keep In touch.
Birgit says
Windows Me!! I would seriously be lost without the map function – most of the time, I can’t tell my right from my left, its a running family joke :) – what did we do before smart phones came along?
Kim P says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that I have access to GOOGLE on everything! I could not live with out it…
I take my Kindle everywhere I go. She reads to me when I am driving and I am able to watch tv on her as well.
Maria- Jade says
Windows me!!! I love having my e-reader for reading at night. No lamp to disturb my sweet husband’
jessica b says
windows me! I would be so lost without a gps on my phone. literally…
Haley says
WINDOWS ME!
Love going through old photos easily on my phone! So fun!
Megan says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely the part of my phone I can’t live without is email/social media. Although I’d still be far away from home without the map, for real.
amber says
Windows me. photos!!!
Stacy Deuel says
Windows Me! Please! I have a 2yr old and have my own bookkeeping business. It’s great to have the on the go capability to check in on my clients but still be available for my little girl. Plus the entertainment for my 2yr old is a major bonus.
Sonia says
WINDOWS ME!!
My smart phone keeps me in touch with my loved ones and gives me directions!
Amanda says
Windows Me!! Love being able to play games or read an ebook on the go with my smartphone. Great time killers while waiting for doctors appointments.
michele double you says
WINDOWS ME
I want it all! I want to check email, Fb, read my books, watch movies, and anything else my short attention span can come up with at any given point in time. All I wanted was an iPod a few years ago, but Hubs gave me the phone, instead, and boy, does he rue the day….
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME!! My computer helps me keep in touch with my family 8,000 miles away. :)