***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.
Heidi G says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to carry around a bunch of books on my tablet.
Sharon L says
WINDOWS ME! I use my computer (which recently rebelled permanently) for everything, including messaging with my son in Brazil, where he teaches English.
Tamara L. says
Windows Me!
I love having constant access to my music library!
Erin says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love being able to store all my pictures!!
Catherine says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t live without my phone as a GPS and being able to check email on the go is a must. Plus being able to take pictures on a whim helps a lot with quick snapshots for house planning (shrubs at the nursery, possible furniture items, etc.).
Sarah W. says
Windows Me!!! My iphone houses all my photographs
meghan winward says
WINDOWS ME! I gotta have text messaging and emailing because of my hearing impairment- so easy! Also, it’s handy to have an APP that my son can play games on while I’m at the dentist or somewhere!
Jessicaa says
WINDOWS ME –
Allows me to check email and be accessible when I am on the go with my boys. I don’t have time to sit down at the computer much.
Lori says
Windows me!! Love be able to take pictures of my son and then be able to store them all!!
liliana says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t have a smart phone or a tablet, by I guess my laptop will have to do.
E-mail– definitely the most invaluable thing that it does and now my sis is moving across the country, so a necessary keep-in-touch device. :(
michelle hofmann says
WINDOWS ME!!! Love that my husband bought me an ipad…PINTEREST is the best late at night when everyone is asleep! Would love to gift him him a tablet now!!!
MS says
Windows me! love taking pics of my kids with my iPhone
Lynn says
WINDOWS ME!
I love icloud! My pics from my phone link to my computer so I don’t have to worry about saving them manually!
Sarah Reed says
Windows me! I don’t know what I’d do without my calendar on my phone – I wouldn’t ever know where I was supposed to be!
Alison Zarrella says
Windows Me!!!! After moving 2 years ago, my computer keeps me connected to family & friends back “home.”
Brandi Long says
WINDOWS ME!! I would use my tablet to keep my kids entertained in the car. I also would use it to show off pictures and they wouldn’t be so small (phone) that you can’t see the beauty.
vs says
windows me! face-timing with family while traveling
Natalie says
WINDOWS ME! I rely on my phone for calendar reminders and email on-the-go!
Jerry says
Window Me!! My wife would love it… She’s a YouTube freak! Lol
Jessica Matthews says
Windows me please…!
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME! Phones are definitely valuable for keeping in touch but you also gotta love Netflix in a pinch to keep a 2 year old entertained on the go.
Stacey Lee says
Windows Me! Definitely sharing photos with long distance grandparents and relatives.
dee says
Windows me. This would be my first tablet!
Jaime says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a tablet yet and would love one!
erika h. says
windows me :)
the most important thing my phone and computer do for me is store all the pictures of my cute tots :) i haven’t printed a picture in years and have a 7 and 4 year old and thanks to my IT genius husband, they are all stored somewhere in cyberworld!
Drave says
WINDOWS ME!
I’ve owned tablets with Android and Mac OS, might as well complete the set!
Laura Swallow says
Windows me!
The most important thing has to be the ability to check my email anywhere. With my job and my blog and all the coupon/ promo codes and sale updates on my favorite stores, I’m lost without my email!
Lisa F says
WINDOWS ME! I love having a decent camera on my phone. I take so many more pictures and share them more often than when I used a larger digital camera.
Libby Y says
Windows Me!
I love being able to check my email through my phone….couldn’t live without it!
Meagan C. says
WINDOWS ME!!
I’d be lost without my computer because I use it to attend my college classes. I am finally graduating in December thanks to taking online classes from the University of Texas!
Annette says
Windows Me! I love being able to read the news everyday!
Kala says
WINDOWS ME! Mine helps me to stay in touch with all my family from a far…it makes the distance seem not so far.
Kim says
WINDOWS ME!
Getting me through graduate school was an important one! :)
Brittany S. says
Windows Me . . . I love having books on the go and the ability to download a new book whenever I need.
Kim Williams says
Windows ME! Love to use computers to keep in touch with relatives and to send them photos of my daughter, almost constantly :)
Keep up the great work you guys!
Kristin N says
Windows Me!
My email is something I could not live without.
Tracy Funk says
WINDOWS ME! I love using my phone to look at pinterest!
Dana says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to check my email while I’m out and about. It would awesome to have a tablet though!
Katie says
WINDOWS ME! I love the ability to quickly check my emails on the go.
Tiffany C. says
WINDOWS ME! I love the distraction they provide to our toddler…no matter when it’s needed…an extra long train, the dr’s office, a potty break.
Shermaine says
Windows Me! I love the ability to watch movies and TV, at any location on my phone.
Shelby says
Windows Me!
Sad to say, I’d be lost w/o Facebook. I check it when I wake up in the morning and before I go to bed at night. So many family/friends are not nearby and there’s little that’s more important to me than my loved ones.
Sarah says
Windows Me!
I can’t even imagine life without my iPhone and MacBook… They help me run my business, document my family, and entertain my children.
Mallory says
WINDOWS ME – I love the map applications on phone or tablet!
MegL says
WINDOWS ME!
Like any mom these days, my computer keeps my calendar without which I would be lost!
Angie says
Windows Me! Holds pictures & music…
Cynthia says
Windows ME! I depend on my phone to stay in touch with friends who are all over the country via email, text, and old-fashioned calling!
Melissa Witt says
WINDOWS ME! My phone and tablet are must haves as we spend all our time following my husband the coach! It helps keep my two kiddos entertained during long games and road trips. Also helps me keep friends and family updated on scores and game time action!
Allison says
Windows me! I would be lost without Google at my fingertips!
Jessica says
Windows me:) if not for my phone I would never get to checking emails or have those wonderful spur of the moment pics of my kids!