***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.
Erica says
Windows Me! Email on my phone I like checking my email on the go.
Sarah says
WINDOW ME! I don’t know what I would do without email and a GPS on my phone!
Amber Zumski says
Windows me! I love my smart phone for all the smart driving directions it gives me.
Sarah says
windows me! I would be completely lost without my super light laptop. I’m pretty sure I bring it everywhere, into the kitchen for recipes, to work, to bed to watch tv.
Jilian says
WINDOWS ME!! Being able to read YHL anytime, anywhere! Duh! :)
Darthrader says
WINDOW ME!! All of our devices keeps the girls soccer schedule running smoothly.
Jenn B says
Windows me … I use my phone most for couponing. There are so many companies that use mobile coupons now!
Thank you guys for all of your amazing giveaways – it makes reading your blog very exciting! :)
Nicole says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to travel with my library of books at my fingertips instead of having to fill half my suitcase with books. I also love being able to have my pictures with me, so I can show off pictures of my sweet baby at the drop of a hat!
Sarah says
Windos me…cont live without Photoshop and Turbolsiter for ebay.
emilyr says
“WINDOWS ME” Can’t live without calendars and lists on my phone and tons of photo storage and tv watching on my computer :)
Jenelle says
WINDOWS ME!!
I couldn’t live without Google Maps! I probably couldn’t navigate my way out of a paper bag if faced with that task. :)
Katelynn says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love having all of my books in one place. It makes traveling and packing so much easier. I am a quick reader so I used to have to pack multiple books for a plane/car ride. I love not having to choose which books to take with me.
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME!!
Right now I read on my iPhone, which is great for “carrying” multiple books around but I’ve been patiently drooling over tablets for a long time! My partner is in dire need of a smartphone, so that part would go to her!
Su says
WINDOWS ME!!! Google maps so I don’t get lost!
Crystal says
Windows me! We have to have a way for our little one to watch Elmo on vacation!
sandra says
Windows me!
I do everything with my phone/laptop, but perhaps the most important is feeding my family! I wouldn’t be able to meal plan/grocery shop/cook without all of my technology – grocery store app and food blogs, especially!
Kimberly says
Windows me!
My sister lives in California and I live in New Orleans, so I’m constantly on my email waiting for pictures and videos of my niece Kamilla!
Jules says
WINDOWS ME!!! Since I don’t have an I-phone or tablet it’s my computer. I use it for my photos and to look at all the fun blogs and of course Pinterest.
Cara Jeanne says
WINDOWS ME!! I would have to say I LOVE Facetime on my iPhone… I can still see my niece and nephew in California while I’m in Pennsylvania!
Angela says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to catch up in all my blogs on the go on my phone!
Debbie says
WINDOWS ME! The most important thing is it keeps my calendar with me and up to date at all times.
Ammie says
“WINDOWS ME” I’d be lost without my smartphone. The camera, built-in internet, directions, recipes, price comparisons…wouldn’t want to be without it!
Whitney says
WINDOWS ME! My phone allows me to keep up with work on the go!
Jess says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone proves I’m right whenever I’m debating with my husband :)
Hannah says
Windows me!
Photo taking/storage is invaluable for me!
Amy says
Windows me! I use public transit in my hometown of St. Louis and in most cities I visit. Without the maps function I’d be lost!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME
My husband and I are trying to start a small IT business and would love to have a tablet to track work on!! Currently we could not do without our family pc for checking e-mails – we work from craigslist ads and word of mouth.
Brandy says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t live without access to Facebook, for my personal account and my business page. Ok, “can’t live without” is a bit dramatic, but I do really, really like it.
Leah @ JustPluckingDaisies says
windows me! I love my iMac but really I love my Nook Simpletouch more than anything else! Makes packing a million books for vacation so easy!
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love that I can do everything on my I-phone; surf the web, read email, Facebook, call, read, listen to music, etc.
Amber says
“WINDOWS ME”
Keeps track of my schedule!
Mary Berry says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to read without carrying a stack of books with me, and I love being able to keep up with the blogs I read while I’m on the go!
Kristine says
Windows me! I like checking email on the go with my phone.
Jamie says
Windows me…keeping up with friends & family!
Kendra says
Windows me! I love being connected to family and friends all over the globe!
Tam says
Windows me! I use my phone to read of a night so the light won’t keep my hubby up. I love a black page with light lettering!
Emmy Koh says
Windows me! Email, watching shows, reading books, browsing the internet, and the list goes on!
Rachel H says
I love snapping photos of my 10 month old daughter. Her baby book has been made possible by my smart phone! We don’t have a tablet, but I’m sure I’d put one to good use!
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME please. I love catching up on my favorite blogs on my device.
Suzi says
WINDOWS ME
This would be amazing! It would let me step away from my computer at home and maybe do some traveling with my husband while still doing my job. That would be an absolute dream!
Katrina says
WINDOWS ME!
I work in remote areas a lot and rely on my phone for communication with coworkers and my husband!
Jennifer Link says
WINDOWS ME!
I love instant access to e-mail and having reading material at my fingertips wherever I go.
Leiann says
WINDOWS ME!!
I would seriously get the shakes from Instagram withdraws!
Megan says
WINDOWS ME! My computer helps me connect with the family and friends I don’t live around, since I live on the other side of the country from them. It makes it easier to see how they are doing and to keep up with whats going on in their lives.
Heather Smith says
Window me please!!
JulieH says
WINDOWS ME!!
Natasha M says
WINDOWS ME! My phone and tablet help me keep track of the kids’ busy schedules.
Adah says
Windows me! Photos and instagram!
Simply Life says
WINDOWS ME! I am dreaming of having a smart phone or tablet :)
Rachel says
Windows me!! It’s the one place I can keep EVERYTHING!!