***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.
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME!!! I think i’d be lost without text messaging!!!
Alyssa T. says
I love my e-reader (I use iBooks on my phone) because I can instantly start a new book after finishing one regardless of where I am! It’s my favorite thing for traveling or relaxing on the beach.
Alyssa T. says
Oh no I forgot to say WINDOWS ME!
Emily says
WINDOWS ME! I play games, check my email and distract my toddler when necessary on my phone!
Kate says
WINDOWS ME!
Definitely email on my phone!
Mary says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t live without the camera to take pics of my kiddos!
Jenn says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to find my way just about anywhere with the GPS on my phone…there have been many times when I would’ve literally been lost without it! Oh…and yes, I am also a facebook nut.
Andrea says
Windows me!
I use my computer mostly for editing photos of my kids!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME!
Emily M. says
WINDOWS ME! My favorite part of my computer is that it really is all that’s left of my ‘office’ as a self-employed actress. Here, there, and everywhere, it has everything I need at my fingertips. (Except staples, but I have a tiny kit for those!)
Stacey says
WINDOWS ME!! As a Financial Analyst, I’d be lost without Excel – love me some spreadsheets!!
Sam M. says
Windows me! Photo editing software (like Lightroom) is a must.
jeremy says
WINDOWS ME! I use mine for checking facebook.
Captain Micah says
WINDOWS ME!
I use mine to read books while on the road for work. Do you know how nice it is to have ten books at my disposal without having to carry them around in my flight bag?!
I feel so free and light! And that I can actually READ!
Jennifer says
Windows Me!
Definitely photo editing and sharing my photos is my favorite thing. 2nd is blog reading and 3rd is keeping in touch with friends.
Jody says
WINDOWS ME, please :).
The most important thing for me is the ability to read and annotate papers wherever I go. Being able to have something lightweight and mobile is fabulous. Pen input ftw! :)
andrea says
Windows me!
I love the games on my smart phone. I hardly ever even use it as a phone anymore, lol!
Sarah @ An Inviting Home says
WINDOWS ME! Checking my email on the go is definitely a must have!
~Sarah
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME! I use my phone for everything! I check e-mail and Facebook the most. Oh, and play Words With Friends!
Autumn says
WINDOWS ME!
It’s google maps since I always think I know the way somewhere and am usually sadly mistaken
Christina says
WINDOWS ME! I hate to admit i would probably be lost without facebook…and I need my phone to wake me up in the mornings!
Carolanne says
WINDOWS ME! I love that with my phone I have constant access to a camera to document my daughter growing up!
Valerie @ Making It Worthy says
Windows Me
I use my computer to blog, and email for all that important info the schools sends.
Brandon J says
Windows Me:
What DOESN’T my technology do? All my music, books, story notes, and DIY projects/budgets are kept on my devices.
Anne Marie says
WINDOWS ME!
Having internet access via my phone or laptop means that I’m never lost – Thank you, Google Maps! – and it means that I can always find the answer to any possible question that may pop into my head – whether it’s the business hours of a local store, the etymology of a random word, or the wind speed velocity of an African swallow!
meagan m. says
Windows me!
Love being able to search for answers to random questions in a snap.
Betsy says
WINDOWS ME! I love that my smart phone can link all of my calendars and appointments. I also love using it for directions.
Cathryn Lucas says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without Google maps!!
Tracy says
WINDOWS ME!
A tablet allows me to work on the go and be the most flexible employee and dedicated Mom I can be all b/c I am mobile!
Missy says
Windows me! Online banking with my phone…so quick and easy..
Jennifer S says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having my phone with me to keep me entertained while waiting.
Jill S says
Windows Me! Smartphone love includes emails, Waze (free gps), netflix, news… traded cable TV for a smartphone = best decision ever.
Susan says
WINDOWS ME! This would prove invaluable to my Husband for being able to complete his college homework on the go!
Kelsey says
windows me! My hubby just got a new job and the tablet would be perfect for him. Who am I kidding I would love one!
Melody says
WINDOWS ME! I love having access to facebook and email, as well as my pictures.
Leah T says
Windows Me! I love storing and editing my pictures on my computer!
Alaina says
WINDOWS ME!!
Alicia D. says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to store photos and take videos with my tablet.
Alison says
WINDOWS ME! My phone keeps me company during my 1.5 hr commute to work (each way!) and I’d go stir crazy sitting in the car that long each day without it.
Jolissa Lybarger says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I could not live with out my google calendar sinked to my email for me and my husband to simultaneously be able to view and edit and receive email reminders!!! It is invaluable. :)
Lindsey says
Windows me!
I love all of the pictures that my smartphone takes and holds!!!
Amber says
Windows me! I like being able to check my email!
Amy L. says
WINDOWS ME!
Honestly, just the ability to read blogs and check out websites on the go. With a baby in the house, I don’t find much time to sit at a computer, so my blog reading and such are done from my phone!
Brady says
Windows me!
Definitely being able to read books on it! I love to read on vacation and usually go through a few books but also hate lugging all of those books around – especially if I’m flying!
LeeAnn says
Windows me!! I would be lost without my current Windows phone (an older version). I have to keep an eye on my email during the day but I don’t want to be tied to my computer.
Rachel sparks says
Windows me!! Gotta have my email on phone!!
Susan M. says
WINDOWS ME!
Shoot a duck – I can’t even imagine how good life would be if I won! I have a 6-yr. old laptop on it’s last legs and use a phone that gets a major case of the hiccups whenever I try to store more than four pics and don’t even get me started on how many buttons I manage to hit when I send a text! And getting lost because I can only rely on Mapquest’s bad directions before I leave… Ey yi yi! Fingers crossed that Mr. Random decides I’m holding the lucky number!
Thanks so much for the opportunity (I’ll try to not get my hopes up too much!)
Becky Johnson says
Windows Me!! My computer stores all my pictures I take of our family…I don’t know what I would do without it!
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME! My smartphone has saved me numerous times for directions and finding a store whenever I’m out and about!
Maggie says
WINDOWS ME…
Definitely the camera. My son just turned one and I have literally taken over a thousand photos of him. I have to download often!!
HK says
WINDOWS ME! I love, love, love being connected to the World Wide Web using my phone. Looking up info, surfing, sports.