***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.
Cory says
WINDOWS ME!
E-mail on the go is the most valuable and most terrible feature of my iPhone. Personal e-mails is fine but I also get my work e-mail 24-7. I even made it such that high importance e-mails send me a text.
On vacation though, I generally leave my phone behind and just carry my basic Kindle. Books. No glare. Absolutely no other features. It doesn’t even have a clock.
I don’t use Facebook for a whole lot more than event management – and, even then, we usually do an evite as the official roster since Facebook seems to make everyone a perpetual maybe-face.
I’d love a Surface. I use Skydrive for my files anywhere – other than photos – and my music is all through Spotify so I don’t really need much of a workstation – maybe just for occasional video editing but even that may be fine on a Surface.
Elizabeth Gooden says
Windows me! I can’t live without my computer or tablet to make my life easier…I am a meeting planner and mobile apps on a tablet are the way to go!
Krysta says
“WINDOWS ME”
My inner nerd can’t get enough of spreadsheets on my lapto. I use them for everything.
Liz says
Windows me! I use my phone every morning to check the news and facebook before getting out of bed.
mikey says
WINDOWS ME!! The mobility of email is great!
Erin says
Windows me!!
I sell things on Etsy and having the app on my phone is awesome!! I can answer questions from anywhere! Having a tablet/lap top would be an AMAZING help!!!
Leslie says
WINDOWS ME!! I love being able to do my work from home on my computer, so I can spend less time at work and more time at home with the the family!
Dave says
WINDOWS ME, tablets are great for magazines and catching up on all the internet blogs
Angie says
WINDOWS ME!! I use it to keep calm in line. I am impatient. Having the ability to check email or Facebook really helps. Also – I journal while travelling and loving having the ability to keep up with my travel agent work.
Heather Rae says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t think I could live without my phone and all the handy apps that it has now – I have an old-school Kindle as well and don’t even use it anymore because my phone has the Kindle app and I can finally read in the dark!! A tablet and new phone would be icing on the cake though ;).
Dawn G. says
Windows Me!!!!
Carolyn says
WINDOWS ME!! It lets me work from anywhere in the world…and also stay connected to home :)
Cecily Berg says
WINDOWS ME!!
My son and I use our smart phones for everything. To include chatting with eachother in opposite ends of the house. I think a tablet will be beneficial for him for school work and projects.
Alice H says
“WINDOWS ME” •BONUS QUESTION: being able to play Candy Crush whenever I am bored out of my mind :-)
Thanks for the giveaway!
Sarah says
Windows me! The best thing my smartphone does is enable me to take and upload high quality phones of my kids in times when I don’t want to haul our dslr around. A good quality camera on a phone is priceless!
Johna says
Windows me! I need my calendar with me all the time!
Stephany says
Windows Me! I love having access to my family, ebooks, movies, and google ;)
Ginger says
Windows Me! I love my spreadsheets!
AnnMarie says
Windows Me! I’m addicted to YHL…full on stalker style ;-)
AnnMarie says
…but not in a scary weirdo kind of way, I swear! haha
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME! I may be one of the few people left without a smartphone or tablet! So Id love one! I do have an old laptop that is crucial for bill paying and keeping up with my favorite blogs. It would be nice if I had something portable though! mY current laptop dies immediately when you unplug it.
Eadie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my computer for the ease of shopping! I love to buy locally, but when I can’t find what I’m looking for, the old ‘puter is always there for me. Am behind the times, tho. No tablet….yet!! WINDOWS ME!
Courtnie says
Windows Me!! Pictures of my sweet nephews and videos of my grandma telling me stories of her past. She has since passed away!!!
TLL says
Windows Me! Must have my calendar!!
Lili says
Windows Me! Stay connected with family/friends and there is alwasy something to watch/read.
Niki says
WINDOWS ME!
We haven’t had a computer (or internet) in years! This would make my year (or decade)! I have to use internet at work or the library. Oh please of please pick me! :-)
Rimma M. says
WINDOWS ME! My notebook – couldn’t live without it! Would love to own a tablet and smartphone!
Abbie says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to instantly send kiddo photos to grandparents!
Wendy says
WINDOWS ME!! Couldn’t live without my phone to check email and play Candy Crush in carpool line!
Kara says
Windows me please :)
Laura says
WINDOWS ME! I love messages and maps, plus many other apps.
leah says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone gives me directions which has saved me hours of random wandering.
Tiffany says
Windows me! my calendar and reminders – would be lost without them.
Lindsay says
Windows Me!!
Kristen Smith says
WINDOWS ME!!
The think I couldn’t go without on my phone is definitely the camera. I take more pictures than ever because it is always handy.
Katie H says
WINDOWS ME!! Definitely GPS/google maps is my most valued tool- I live in a city and take public transit or walk everywhere, so being able to quickly look up an address and the best way to get somewhere while I’m on the go is a HUGE improvement on my life…
Heidi Seawell says
Windows Me!! Our computer is a picture-saving, toddler-entertaining genius! Couldn’t live without it :)
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Keisha says
Windows me! Listening to podcasts on the commute to work.
Sharon says
“WINDOWS ME”
(My name is Sharon, and I’m a facebook addict.)
Claire says
WINDOWS ME! I love storing all of my pictures on my computer and being able to edit/upload them. :)
Diane says
windows me! My calendar… its on my work computer, phone, home computer all synced up. I use it to put my to do lists and where I need to be. can’t live without it.
Alexandra says
WINDOWS ME! I depend on my phone for everything from navigation to email, and a new tablet/laptop would be wonderful for organizing and editing all the photos I take!
Erika says
WINDOWS ME! I’m attached to my computer, it even has a name — Betty and I are currently in online school together…I’d be lost without her!
Mona says
Windows Me!!! I gotta check my kids online school very first thing in the morning.
Tiffany L says
Windows Me! My Smartphone…the map app. So so so helpful. I love being able to keep in touch with just about everybody…from twitter to email to facebook! My laptop…being able to watch dvds and watch tv shows online…yes, I’m that basic with my laptop. Without both, I’m pretty sure I’d feel a little lost.
Colleen says
Windows me!!! I love to play games on tablets!
Rachael Watson says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to store photos!
Rachel says
Windows me!! I’d be lost without the handy camera on my iPhone. Not a photographer by any means (AT ALL) but I love having access to such a great camera 24/7. Whether it be pictures of my favorite pooch, landscapes, or just something that catches my eye, I’m definitely glad to have that handy little device! Oh, and doesn’t hurt to have iBooks any time I want, either ;)
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet and computer are invaluable for homeschooling!
Stefanie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that I can turn SKYPE on using my mobile phone so the office doesn’t know that I’m not sitting in front of my computer all the time :)