***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.
julie says
WINDOWS ME! Holy Toledo, this is a great giveaway! Id be lost without email checking — and Google reader (RIP)!
Beth B. says
WINDOWS ME! I I got an iPad when I had a baby, and I’d be lost without it when I’m stuck on the couch nursing!
Erin P says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to access apps on my smart phone! My favorites are facebook, gmail, pinterest, and instagram :)
Beth says
WINDOWS ME! I keep all my recipes on a tablet and use it everyday to keep my grocery list in order and keep my family fed!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME!
Definitely emailing.
Kayla says
WINDOWS ME! I use my laptop for everything!! Work, school, e-mail, social media…
Nicole says
WINDOWS ME!
Oh gosh, I don’t know if I can pick one thing, and I’m not even a huge tech person. I take a lot of photos, so I do a lot of editing/storing on my computer.
Jessie B. says
WINDOWS ME!!
I’m addicted to fb and instagram but I think the best thing my phone does for me is taking pics of my 2 yo son!
Shelby says
WINDOWS ME!
My iPad is my lifeline for Netflix and FaceTime conversations with besties on the wrong coast.
Kate says
WINDOWS ME!
email on my phone, but definitely the e-reader aspect on a tablet!!
Beatrix H. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to read on the go, check email, and watch movies without having to carry a bunch of stuff.
Sarah T says
WINDOWS ME! Facebook, Email, Pinterest… basically everything!
Lisa says
Windows me! Email is an essential feature for me!
Meredith says
Windows Me! The toddler games on my phone are invaluable to me. I don’t know what I would do without them. They calm my son down in a flash. :)
HeatherMay says
Windows ME!
I love that my phone allows me to be anywhere and connect with work (if I choose), my in-laws (in Scotland) or my hubby through any number of ways.
Heather says
I love the NotePad/Memo app! With a 3 month old, I can’t remember my own name some days! With that app, I don’t have to worry! I can either type it or leave myself a voice note, a little creepy sometime but definitely easier than typing on a touch-screen while holding the little one!
Suzanne says
Windows me!
Anna M. says
WINDOWS ME ! My devices keep me connected to my family through video chatting and text messaging, even though we are hundreds of miles away.
Katie says
WINDOWS ME!
The question is hard because I do not have a smart phone nor a tablet (I know!!) – but I know that I do love the GPS on things like that! Also Facebook. I’m a Facebook junkie, I admit it!
Abigail Martin says
WINDOWS ME! I am pretty in love with my iPhone. I don’t remember life before it. Maps, total lifesaver!
Christina says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to read in bed without the lamp on, so I don’t bother my husband!
Maggie says
WINDOWS ME! Being able to check my e-mail on the go is a must! Wouldn’t mind owning a Surface tho ;)
Danielle says
windows me!
i love being mobile when working!
Marci says
Windows Me! I just started running this year, and my phone tracks my progress through the Nike running app and plays music to get me pumped up for the next mile.
Aida says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone let’s me stay connected to my family, so I don’t miss they’re precious moments- my nephews’ day out when the sun finally came out in Iowa, my husband’s good news about a possible new promotion, etc. I really need my phone. :)
Debi says
“WINDOWS ME”
I love having google at my fingertips at all times!
Need a recipe? Google
How to properly spell something? Google
Got a cool orchid for Mother’s Day and have no clue how to keep it alive? Google
Love it!
This is not a duplicate comment.
Debbie says
WINDOWS ME!!
Cathy M. says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely the most invaluable thing I do with my laptop is share pictures to and from family 1,100 miles away. (Second is access to email on my smartphone for our small wholesale bread bakery business.)
Mary Kate says
Windows me!
I’m lost withot my phone – but the most valuable thing it does is store (lots) of pictures of my puppy!
Nicole K says
WINDOWS ME! Can I say I need it for all the above? I definitely find a smart phone helpful but having a tablet would help replace the need to carry around a laptop when traveling!
Ty W says
WINDOWS ME!
I can’t get very far without having a book on hand. And having an e-book on hand is so much more convenient than carrying around a hard copy of the book.
Alexis says
WINDOWS ME
I love having my tablet to take pictures of projects I see or products I might buy for my house. I can organise everything before I even start my project :)
Raeanne J says
Windows Me! I love checking medication doses on my micromedex app while working as a nurse. It is Nurse Appreciation Week, hopefully one of us will win!
kate says
windows me! my phone is my internet at home. I used to dislike all the fancy schmancy stuff of an iphone but i love not having an internet bill and being able to check email… or playing games before bed…
Bree says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone does to invaluable things for me (or rather has them)
Candy Crush – Staving off boredom one level at a time
Whip App – Amusing the masses and uniting Big Bang Theory fans one crack at a time
:D
Lewaletzko says
Windows me…I am completely addicted to my email and having the ability to navigate.
feep says
WINDOWS ME! Email and internet access. Honestly though, if it comes with Windows ME on it I would be very very very disappointed.
Paula says
Windows Me!! so I can keep up with social media on the go!
Sandy A says
“Windows Me!” I love my laptop because I can read all the blogs I follow and look around Pinterest any place I want. It is where I get so many decorating ideas and find “pretties” to look at…
Keith says
“WINDOWS ME”
Weather app on my droid is a great help
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having a mobile device that lets me read books that others may frown upon (Young Adult Novels :p) during my commute to work. I feel totally sneaky!
Lori says
Windows me! I love the Google Maps app on my phone!
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME! Checking my email and checking your blog are the two things I do most often from my phone. :)
Bboss says
WINDOWS ME
I like being able to look up some obscure fact when it pops into my head.
Amy S says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my phone for its camera. I never was much of a picture taker, but the saying about the best camera being the one you have with you is spot on. I now have photo memories of special moments that wouldn’t have been snapped without my smartphone.
Laura says
Windows Me! Love my kindle!!
Debra Wooley says
“WINDOWS ME” I work on a computer all day but don’t have one at home. Would love to win this!!!!
Travis T says
WINDOWS ME! Faster access to the internets than my laptop!
Melyssa says
Windows ME!!!!
I am an avid Googler, blog reader, and Amazon-er. I <3 the internet.
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME!! My phone pretty much contains my life, I keep all of my important information in it. It is also my constant source of entertainment much to my husband’s dismay.