***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.
Michelle L says
WINDOWS ME!
My favorite feature is email on my phone!
Lyndsay says
WINDOWS ME!!! PLEASE!! My ipad was stolen and this would really help ease the pain. :)
Elizabeth says
WINDOWS ME!
I would love to own a tablet! My phone is most valuable to me as a means of getting in touch with my little guy should he ever need his Momma :) I’m working on my compulsion to also check Facebook multiple times an hour…
Katy B. says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m actually way behind the times and still have a flip phone. And while I’ve been claiming for years that I don’t need a smart phone/iPad/iPod…I secretly pine for one :)
April says
Windows me! We don’t have a tablet yet which is why it would be awesome to win one! :) My favorite thing on the smartphone is definitely the GPS…..it’s especially wonderful when traveling to a new city on vacation!
Lynne Singleton says
WINDOWS ME!
I like being able to take textbooks on the go!
Emily says
Windows Me!!!
I love having a Camera on my smart phone to take pics of the kiddos.
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!
Communication. I don’t have many IRL friends these days, but the computer allows me to have friendships from all across the world, ones that have lasted for 7+ years and have really been my lifeline.
Kim H says
WINDOWS ME!! Love to keep in touch with everyone!
Jackie says
Windows me!
I use email and a calendar — organizes my life!
Katie Payne says
Windows me! Email on the go … And the realtor.com app!
amanda says
WINDOWS ME!
I keep a “stickies” note open on my computer and have my to-do list on there. i would be lost without it!
Jennifer Rangel says
WINDOWS ME!
I love how easy it is to store music and pictures on my phone. I also check my CNN app constantly to make sure I stay up on current events!
Keri says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t live without email, and the ability to bring my work with me on my laptop is a life-saver!
Tara says
Windows me! I store all of photos on my laptop.
Sava says
Windows Me! I’m going to go with directions. I have a terrible sense of direction.
Jackie says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer stores my photos, recipes and endless lists!
Shelley says
WINDOWS ME!
email would be most invaluable and then storing pictures and reading current events online
Katie Tyler says
Windows Me!!!
I work outside, so the most invaluable thing my phone does is the ability to check the weather radar anytime.
Whitney says
WINDOWS ME!
I was so against getting an i-phone because I thought all I needed a phone for was to call. But now that I have one, I don’t know that I could live without it! It’s great for checking email, looking up restaurants while we are out, or using the gps when we are lost. Love technology!
Travis says
WINDOWS ME! I would be totally lost if my phone didn’t allow me to get work and personal emails any time and any where!
Katherine says
WINDOWS ME!
I recently went gluten-free for health reasons, and I have absolutely no idea how folks did this before smart phones. Is salsa gluten free? Why let me just check it on my handy dandy device… yep, in the shopping cart! Makes life so much easier.
Megan Johnson says
WINDOWS ME!
My husband got me a tablet for Christmas and now I don’t know what I would do without it. He’s happy because it keeps me entertained on the couch next to him while he’s watching his TV shows.
J says
WINDOWS ME!
love using my phone to look up random facts that come up in conversation.
Alana Souders says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely a tie between being able to access all things internet anywhere, and keeping the 2 year old occupied with games so mom can enjoy a meal once in a while!
Jeni says
Windows! I mostly use my computer at school.. so checking email and doing research.
Gunilla says
WINDOWS ME please!
I use my phone for taking spontaneous pics and videos of my 5 month old baby girl…and to keep me occupied during her feedings!
Stephanie says
Windows me! I cannot live without my smartphone!!
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!
Communication. I don’t have many IRL friends these days, but the computer allows me to have friendships from all across the world, ones that have lasted for 7+ years and have really been my lifeline. When my computer was out of commission for months in 2010, I was really cut of from the world!
Kim P. says
WINDOWS ME! I am addicted to the internet in general. My favorites to check are Instagram and Facebook!!
Cassie says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer allows me to work from home, especially on those days where I just can’t take another minute of sitting in my cube :)
Katie @ thecarbmonster says
WINDOWS ME! Absolute favorite thing is taking pictures! At first I was like “that’s what I got a digital camera for” and then I assimilated with the masses to instagram *shakes my fist*
Beryl says
WINDOWS ME! being able to check emails on the go!
Mercedes says
WINDOWS ME1 With my smart phone , I can take my “brain” with me. Calendar, check! Emails, check. Photos of projects, yep. List of paint colors and needed supplies, you betcha. No more realizing that the list was let on the kitchen counter.
Karla says
Windows me!
The GPS on my phone is a total lifesaver. I don’t know what I’d do without it!
Kelli says
Windows me!
The most valuable thing my phone does is allow me to FaceTime and skype with my family who all live 3000 miles away! It keeps their faces in front of my kiddos too so they remember their grandparents and aunties, uncles and cousins too! I honestly think that if this technology wasn’t available to us we would have thought twice about moving to South Carolina from Washington state.
Mer @mersworld says
Windows Me!!!! I *need* email and social media on the go, but also love having fewer/smaller technology items when I travel!!
Sarah B. says
WINDOWS me… I love perusing teaching blogs to get new ideas for my classroom!
Alicia says
Windows me! I would be so bored without Twitter wherever I go…but email is pretty important too!
Allison says
WINDOWS ME!
I love catching up on blogs on my tablet.
Emily says
Windows Me! I love being able to work from home with my computer. It makes life so much easier when you can wake up with a cup of coffee and get started immediately.
Marissa says
WINDOWS ME!!! Back up camera and way to share in an instant!
Victoria says
WINDOWS ME!!! My laptop is my TV.
Page says
WINDOWS ME! Staying connected to my wonderful family.
heather says
windows me!
i absolutely love reading my ipad before bed. i don’t have to turn the lights on and i can get internet or my kindle books! love!!!
Laura K. says
I love being able to use my phone to take pictures of the kids while we’re on the go!
Jules says
Windows Me!!
Love how convenient/compact the tablet is. My everyday computer has a 19″ screen
Jen says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without my beloved Photoshop. Editing pics of my girlies is one of my favorite things.
Kara says
WINDOWS ME! I love havign my phone to find the best restaurants and stores when I’m out and about. My husband gets mad that I’m yelping at a restaurant so I don’t miss ordering the best dish on the menu:)
Sarah C says
Windows Me. The ability to browse the web.