***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.
Kyle says
Windows Me
I work with technology, so it’s a necessity.
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is a must for being in the airport – love to watch Netflix even on the tiny screen during layovers, etc.
James says
WINDOWS ME! Checking email is super important since I work on the go.
Susan A. says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love that I can take photos with my phone and they’re GREAT!! Thanks.
Elizabeth says
Windows Me, Please! My tablet was just dropped by my 4yrold and I could uae a new one!
Tanya K says
Windows me!! The most valuable thing my smart phone has given me is the ability to communicate with my friends and family who are all the way on the other side of the world. Amazing.
Robin says
WINDOWS ME!! I really appreciate being able to keep in touch with people and being able to pull up a game to entertain the kids/me when the need arises.
Colleen says
WINDOWS ME! I do not own a tablet but my eyesight sure could use one. I love being more efficient using my smartphone, imagine what I could do with a tablet? Ohhh the possibilities :)
Vina says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Maps maps maps! I don’t wanna get lost :)
Anne G. says
WINDOWS ME! What a wonderful, generous give-away! I value most the GPS on my phone that has saved me time and again from being late to an out-of-office meeting!
Bridget says
Windows Me!!! My computer and phone are key to my want to be photographer growing experience.
ashley says
WINDOWS ME
I love being able to video chat with my family that lives 5 hours away so they can watch my baby boy grow up even if they can’t see him every day.
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME! I could never keep up with my friends and family as well as I could without a something I could text and call and facebook and email on the go!!
Megan C. says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love checking emails on the go. I work with volunteers so they email me when they can work it into their schedules and responding quickly is important! (I am not going to lie Facebook, Instagram, and Candy Crush Saga are a close 2nd as to what I love on my phone).
Nicole Betterley says
Windows Me! I love my dropbox with all my photos and always being able to google something
Kyle I says
Windows Me
It’s nice to have technology to stay in touch with family far away
EFritz says
Windows me!
We both use our mobiles to compare prices. They have paid for themselves 100 times over. Also, I love some dragonvale. :)
Kat says
WINDOWS ME! I love the idea of taking a tablet on vacay, instead of books. When my husband and I went on our honeymoon a few years ago, we hauled a stack of books and a stack of New Yorkers! What suckers.
Karen says
Windows me! I take a lot of pics, so my computer is indispensable! My netbook is getting old, so a tablet would rock!
Caitlin L says
WINDOWS ME!
Checking email on our phones is great but the videos we can use to distract our daughter (2) are better. They let use get through Ikea trips, dinners out and other events. Not sure how parents managed before smart phones!
Lauren says
Windows Me! I would love to be able to go ‘wireless’ while uploading photos!
Marcia says
WINDOWS ME. The best thing about my comp. is the storage of everything on the go.
Melissa Gray says
“WINDOWS ME”
I actually don’t have a tablet or e-reader. We have a desktop computer and I would say it’s storage ability is the most important thing for me. I take a lot of pictures of my little one and having a place to store them is really important. Plus, I would be lost without a place to log-in to Pinterest :).
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t have a smart phone or tablet. For that reason we don’t even turn our phones on during vacation. Oh and I don’t have facebook either. Soooooo behind :)
I would love to have these things though to keep in better touch!
Amanda E says
WINDOWS ME!!
I am pretty much dependent on connectivity for my life to function… my calendar is on Google Calendar, wedding planning stuff is stored and shared on Google Drive, etc etc.
Vicki says
WINDOWS ME!
I have to work in multiple places so I don’t always have access to my PC, and a laptop gets cumbersome. A tablet would be perfect to record data, send emails, setup test procedures… and of course play games ^_~.\/.
Krishna says
WINDOWS ME!
Love my kindle because it can keep me and my 4 year old entertained on looonnnggg car rides. Gotta love that.
Katie says
WINDOWS ME … I couldn’t live with out my calendar on the go!
Jennifer says
Windows Me! Ugh – email. Unfortunately you gotta be connected.
B Mom says
WINDOWS ME! I most appreciate my phone/computer’s capacity to keep me connected with friends and family. Grateful for that!
Ronei Charles says
WINDOWS ME. I love being able to have my books at my fingertips and being able to entertain my son on the go.
Bridget P. says
windows me!
Mark says
Windows Me! I like the convenience.
L says
Windows me!
I love being able to just take my ipod to appointments, long lines, etc., and have a wealth of reading materials at my fingertips.
julia says
Windows Me!!! My pictures of my son. my Kindle App for reading while waiting EVERYWHERE it seems. Email for when I have to work from home because of a sick kid or sick mommy.
Arlene says
Windows Me!! I love all the apps on my phone that keep me from being bored at work (special shoutout to fruit ninja and drawsomething)!
Leslie says
Windows Me! I would love something new I don’t have a phone that texts.
Shanny says
Windows ME!!
My favorite part if being able to stay in touch when friends & family all around the country! Thank you skype & facetime!
Tricia says
windows me!
My laptop is key to streaming my favorite movies and shows! I hook it up to my TV.
Laura says
WINDOWS ME!
I am writing my dissertation so my computer is my life ANDDD it crashed last week!! Luckily I had about 95% of it backed up but I am now shopping for a new one so this would be PERFECT.
Kristin F says
WINDOWS ME!
I need my laptop for schoolwork, my phone for contact with the kiddos, words with friends, and facebook while I’m at work, but really need a tablet to do it all!
Steve says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m thankful for the easy access to news & entertainment when I’m on the go!
Elizabeth F. says
Windows Me!!!
Nicole says
When I got my smart phone I realized I didn’t mind sitting in that unbearably long line at JoAnn’s anymore. I could easily check my facebook or email and the time just flew by. It really helped me to be more patient which in turn took away that frustration and made me a happier person. I can’t live without it now!
Michelle says
Windows Me!! I love being able to jump on the web!!
Jenn says
Windows Me!
Oren K says
WINDOWS ME! Email on the go has to be the top benefit of my smartphone.
Corinna Burnham says
Windows Me! (Please!)
I would be lost without my ability to sit with my laptop and collect awesome DIY projects with Pinterest. One of these days I will participate in the Pinterest Challenge….
But, probably, I would use Surface to explore the internet (read Young House Love, of course) and watch Hulu.
So excited about your new House!
Kelly K says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the convenience of my tablet. I use it for everything from playing music in the kids’ playroom to displaying recipes while I am cooking (or at least attempting)
Svy says
Windows me!