***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.
Halla says
WINDOWS ME!!! Being able to finish writing, researching and printing my term paper that I forgot about…All off my phone.
Heather says
WINDOWS ME!
The ability to stay in touch with family and friends. And it also helps me manage my money.
Mallory says
Windows Me! Love (and equally hate) having access to my email at all times!
Dina says
WINDOWS ME! I travel a good amount and would love a way to keep in touch with people through email and Facebook while also being able to read and listen to music. Would make my life much easier!
Lindsay says
WINDOWS ME!! The most invaluable thing on my phone at the moment is the Memo recording app that I downloaded to record our baby’s heartbeat at my OB appointments. It allows us to share the recording with family and friends and they think that it’s so neat! And so do I, its something we’ll be able to have forever!
Ellen says
WINDOWS ME
I love chatting with my sister in South Africa almost everyday, its the best way to keep up with each others lives!
Ellen says
Windows Me…… I can’t imagine not having a way to take photos, upload photos, and to edit photos. The photos I have are my memories. My wedding, my son’s birth, my husband’s graduation from PhD school. I don’t know what I would do without the ability to take and store the photos.
Lisa says
Hi!
Feel free to windows me!! Having my phone to read blogs, play on Pinterest, and check social media has kept me sane during endless hours of nursing!
Thanks!!
Jocelyn C says
WINDOWS ME! Love having all my “stuff” in one place.
Regan says
Windows me!
Having a new baby and would love a place to keep all the pictures since our old computer died.
Darla says
I can stored thousands upon thousands of photos of my favorite wiener dog.
Cara says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to share a funny picture or story to all of my siblings near and far via text…and then reading the hilarious string of comments that results!
Karen Little says
Windows me! I’d hate to miss out on my email when I travel without my computer so the phone app is so nice.
Karen says
Windows me! I love a good tablet.
Melissa says
Windows me! The ability to access email on my phone is a must!
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME!
If I had access to my email only on my laptop, I would never get to leave my home/office…. such a lifesaver.
Will says
WINDOWS ME!!
My phone broke! This prize would be a lifesaver!!
mary w. says
WINDOWS ME….my i-phone is my ability to do EVERYTHING on-the go!
Laura K says
WINDOWS ME! I would be loss without my email connection on the go! This allows me to vacation more so long as I stay connected to the office!
Cara says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to share a funny picture or story to all of my siblings near and far via text…and then reading the hilarious string of comments that result!
Nichole G says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Nichole G says
I love Google Maps while traveling and reading social media or magazines while in the tub on the tablet :)
Joel says
WINDOWS ME! What would I do without being able to get emails on the go?
Shay says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is very important to me right now since it acts as a quick access camera to get shots of my son when he does something new and exciting/ adorable!
Jennifer says
Windows Me!
Pinterest Pinterest Pinterest!
Gina Rizzi says
WINDOWS ME
The HOUZZ app! It’s helping me get ideas for our *hopfully soon* kitchen reno.
alina says
WINDOWS ME. so i can read you and watch tv at the same time
chloe powell says
Windows me, please!!
I can’t do without the camera on my phone! So convenient and handy when the little nugget does crazy funny stuff.
You guys are the best!
Chloé
Crystal says
Windows Me! I love having a map and other travel apps on my phone when I’m traveling.
Susie says
WINDOWS ME! Can’t name just one thing…..it’s everything – I think I’m attached to my computer….
Lindsey says
Windows Me! My electronics keep me organized – calendars, photos, emails, and documents galore!
Mrs. LIAYF says
Windows me!
My husband and I got our first smart phones in December. We had no idea what the big deal was until the first day we used them. Now I can’t imagine getting through a busy day without mine. We both work full-time outside the home and have two kids. I use mine to check school schedules, e-mail teachers, check work e-mail, sent instant photos to grandparents, and keep my 5yo occupied from time to time (check out Dragonbox, it’s amazing!).
A tablet would be even more family- friendly, especially if it’s spill-proof! ;)
Ps – I am writing this on my iPhone, but would love to check out the Windows technology!
krys72599 says
WINDOWS ME!
I am totally addicted to my phone and my computer – just call me a computer geek! Now that I have a smart phone to check email and post photos on Instagram, I’m a happy camper!
Christina says
Windows ME! Reading!
Tammy James says
WINDOWS ME!
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME. I don’t have a smart phone or tablet, and I would love one!!!
Stephanie B. says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m lost without the ability to get my news online!
Molly Jean says
WINDOWS ME! The most invaluable thing that a phone and tablet could do for me is KIDS CORNER. I’ve had my phone wiped clean with too many incorrect password entries by a sticky fingered three year old and enough unexpected video purchases on the kindle by the five year old super hero cartoon fan to make me very excited about the idea of cordoning off kids’ stuff from my stuff!
Brianne says
WINDOWS ME! Love my computer and phone for all my spreadsheets
Annaliza R says
WINDOWS ME!
We love Skype so that my parents can see their grand babies.
Robin says
WINDOWS ME! I love having instant access to information – whether it’s ingredients for a recipe, the name of an actor, today’s weather or the status of my bank account.
Cat M. says
Windows me! Emailing and texting!
Rachel @ Personality Crafts says
Windows Me!
Love that my smartphone lets me check out craigslist while I’m out and about- it’s like a mobile garage sale finder! :)
Kayla says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to access coupons and emails while out and about!
Melanie says
WINDOWS ME!
Our phones/tablet are essential for vacations (maps! restaurant ratings!) and for fun apps like Zombies, Run! but these would be most handy for working from home!
emily says
Windows ME!!! My husband and I are in desperate need of a new computer!
Katie M. says
WINDOWS ME!
:) This would make my lengthy commute into the city less painful and e-books would make the hubby who is finishing up school super happy!
Andrea says
WINDOWS ME!!!
My computer at work syncs with my desktop phone via Lync (another Windows program) and my voicemails/missed calls roll into my email. It BLEW MY MIND the day I started at my job. My computer can also dial phone numbers, which is pretty cool too. :)
Jaime says
WINDOWS ME! :)
My phone is indispensable for on the go photo taking and email management…and the pbskids.org app!!!
Mary says
Windows Me! I must have email on my phone. Also, love my GPS.
Katie says
WINDOWS ME! Entertaining my two girls when we have a long, unexpected wait!