***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.
Giruba says
Windows me. Email on my phone and pictures of my little one and facebook and some blogs that I follow… Ohh the list goes on
Ilene T says
WINDOWS ME please! being connected on the go is especially important with two little ones in tow.
Jessica Stowe says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone and computer completely organize my life! I work on location and having my phone and computer sync for important documents, photos, appointments, contacts, social media. I would not be able to get through even half my day without windows. Love it and can’t live without it!
Kari C. says
Windows me! I love the ability to keep in touch with family near and far with video chats!
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME! Email….without a doubt email is the most important thing on my phone. Couldn’t keep up with work and my kids without email on my phone.
Tammie K. says
WINDOWS ME!! Keeping in touch with family and friends, browsing the web, blogging, pinterest, a little bit of everything…..
Madeleine says
Windows me! Best thing my tech does for me is keep me entertained and productive during my 3 hours of commuting by bus each day!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is GREAT for entertaining the kids on errands that require a lot of waiting.
Holly says
Windows me! It would be surfing the web!
monica b says
WINDOWS ME!! It holds all my precious photos which I have to find the perfect album for my perfect 8 month old so when she is older she can actually flip thru and hold photos
Rachel@hammeringourwayhome says
WINDOWS ME! I only text and talk on my phone…so I guess I’d be lost without text? Actually having to TALK to people, imagine that, har har
Barbara says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having a library of books with me no matter where I am. And having a the ability to take my computer with me wherever I go is so useful for business and pleasure.
Kristen says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t live without access to the internet. Well, maybe I could, but I wouldn’t really want to!
Zeba says
Windows me! I love using my tablet to read younghouselove!!
Melanie Errickson says
WINDOWS ME!
camera and calendar…i don’t know how i lived without these features.
Sarah Ramirez says
WINDOWS ME!!
By far the best thing my phone does is receive email. As a Realtor I am constantly on the go and the ability to read email wherever I am at is invaluable!
Jenn says
WINDOWS ME! My husband and I would love to be able to easily show our clients our wedding stationery work on-the-go! We usually have our clients view on our computer or send an email with a PDF. Would be really handy :)
Becky says
Windows Me! I only have a laptop, but internet access is essential for me, so having something smaller and more portable would be even better! Plus, my kids would love the touch screen and games.
Nicole says
Windows me!! Guilty pleasure = FB at my fingertips!
Tracy says
WINDOWS ME!!
Definitely email reading on the go followed by google calendar.
Kathie says
Windows me. I love my ereader and having all of my books with me.
Lindsay says
Windows me!! I love being able to take and store pics on my phone, plus check email from anywhere!
Sally says
Windows Me!! Checking e-mail, keeping up with blogs I love, sharing photos and music…
samantha says
WINDOWS ME! I am TOTALLY in love with checking out audio and regular books from my library on my phone. Working in the yard is much easier when you are listening to a good story
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME
I’d be lost without my access to email, internet and facebook!
Laura says
Windows me! For me its email: I hate to talk on the phone!
Tamani says
Windows Me! I use to love our tablet, (until I dropped it and cracked the screen), the size of it made it so easy to bring along anywhere!
Lauren C says
Windows Me!! I have yet to buy a new laptop / tablet, I’m working with an old Mac that loses battery in an instant, and would love an upgrade to stay connected to friends and family!
Megan Berry says
WINDOWS ME!
I think having a kindle for travel is one of the greatest things – I can take as many books as I want and not have to leave them in various countries or lug them around with me.
Jessica J says
Windows Me. I don’t have a tablet or a smart phone. So you can imagine how much fun I assume all you smart phone/tablet users have. Must. join. cool. group. ;-)
Leanne says
WINDOWS ME – toss up between checking email and having multiple books to read without having to lug all my books around.
Leslie nichols says
Windows me!!!!!!’mm
Emily says
WINDOWS ME
I love that I can take good quality photos with my Smartphone of my daughter on-the-go. Its so awesome that I can capture those moments with ease. :)
Amy says
Windows Me! Phone calls/text messages. Between two jobs and the “I might be there more often than some contractors” trips to Home Depot – my “not so bright” phone doesn’t really cut the mustard (more like cuts the cheese).
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to take care of “easy” work emails at home or on the weekend so my inbox isn’t cluttered up when I return to work on Monday.
Sarah says
Windows Me!! Holy smokes, what a great giveaway!
Alicia says
Windows Me!!! I have to have access to texting on my phone so that I can check up on my little girl while I’m at work.
Matt Halpin says
WINDOWS ME! My girlfriend loves your blog and reads it every day at work. Her HP laptop stopped working a few months back, so it’s tough to keep up with all the great DIY ideas at home, though we’ve certainly been influenced by your blog in a very positive way. The tablet would be a perfect portable way to learn while doing new home repairs and improvements.
Colleen says
WINDOWS ME
My ipad cracked after I had it for 3 months and I haven’t had the money to replace it.
Judy G says
WINDOWS ME!!!! I love my ereader, but my newest discovery is listening to podcasts on my pc. I get so motivated and they are all free!
Jenna says
WINDOWS ME! On the go access to email is my favorite part!
Maeve Hodes says
WINDOWS ME!!!! I cant live without my phone or tablet for email, facebook, instragram, etc. But lately it has been taken over by my son with all his games. Would love another that could truly be my own!
Christa @ BrownSugarToast says
WINDOWS ME!!! Definitely the ability to store pics and update my blog! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Kristen says
WINDOWS ME! I love that my phone is also a GPS! I couldn’t live without it :)
Hanah says
Windows me! I’d be lost without instant access to google for all of my random questions and of course medical advice.
Lauri says
Windows ME!!! All of my photos for sure!
Emily says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t know if we’d keep our sanity through dinners out without the iPad. I also use it to edit, organize, and post pictures (with the camera adapter).
Amanda C says
WINDOWS ME
As a webmaster, having a phone that connects to the internet has allowed me the pleasure of actually taking a day off work. If there is an emergency I have to take care of immediately, I can easily do it with my phone or tablet. I don’t have to get to a computer and log in to resolve the issue.
Rachel Chapman says
WINDOWS ME!!! I would be lost without games for my almost 4 year old and without access to my shows on the go.
LizlovesCam says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone keeps me organized!