***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.
Carrie C. says
WINDOWS ME.
I would be so lost without my email and calendar. It gets me where I need to be!
Erin S says
Windows Me!
I would be lost with access to Pinterest while on the go!
Amelia says
Windows Me! I’m sure that I’m right up there with a lot of other responses, but I think the thing that genuinely makes my phone invaluable is the ability to capture, edit, and share pictures. I could live without email or google on my phone, but I don’t really want to live without that camera/sharing capacity. :)
Katie says
Windows ME!
Looking up directions, of course! My husband and I would probably be lost somewhere right now without Google Maps on the go.
Stefani says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my iPhone for everything! But having a tablet would be great because it’s a lot easier to do things on a larger screen with a bigger keyboard!
Alison says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer is 8 years old, and contains thousands of photos from my travels. I am loathe to replace it but would certainly love a tablet!
Stephanie says
Windows me! Hard to say my favorite feature on my phone. How about the whole thing? Ha!
Emily s says
Windows me!
I’d be lost without google maps on my iphone! ;)
Becky says
WINDOWS ME!!
I could not live without my calendar – it is how I keep track of my entire families appointments. I would be lost w/o it!
Caroline says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to use Word for all of my writing and editing projects. :)
Brianne P says
WIndows Me!!!
I use the camera for on the go pictures of my kiddo all the time!
Kerry says
WINDOWS ME . . . I love being able to stay organized with me and my husbands schedules on our computer.
Heather says
Windows Me! I am a total social media junkie – morning, noon and night I can be found on some sort of device checking the sites.
Samantha says
Windows me! I would be devastated if I ever lost all of my photos on my “old school” desktop. ;) I am not as good as I should be about backing them up.
Sandra says
Windows Me!!! It would be great to have a Windows tablet, I’ve been wanting one but don’t want to get the other popular one. Fingers crossed!!
CarrieK says
WINDOWS ME!
Navigation has saved me many times!
Jenn says
WINDOWS ME!
As a knitter, knitwear designer, and blogger quick access to emails, patterns, and the web is a must for me.
Theresa says
WINDOWS ME and shut the door this is cool.
Thanks.
Kristal says
WINDOWS ME! I love having access to my ebooks on my phone. I also like being able to access my email and facebook while on the go!
Stephanie says
Windows Me!! I love accessing all of my photos and social media quickly!
Jen Williams says
WINDOWS ME! I love having a calendar on my phone!
Jules says
Windows me! Kids Corner for sure!
Mary says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to entertain myself with my phone during all those long, boring waits life throws at you!
Nate says
WINDOWS ME! I wish I had a tablet!! I use my phone to kill time by surfing Facebook, Twitter and The Chive. Having a tablet would make it much easier, less squinting…
Stephanie says
Windows me! Being able to be away from my desk while still working thanks to email on my phone.
Leslie says
Windows ME! I have a newborn son and could not live without the ability to have my library of his photos with me at all times!!! He also is obsessed with tablets and would love one of his own ! ;)
Lizbeth says
WINDOWS ME!
I LOVE that my phone, computer, and iPad all sync my calendar through Google. No more outdated, duplicate copies of my calendar.
Lynnette says
Windows me…I just upgraded my phone recently and can now access the internet. A much needed improvement!
Meagan says
WINDOWS ME!
We run my husband’s company’s books on ours :) But we could definitely use another!
Lindsey says
WINDOWS ME
Email and facebook…I need them both on the go!
Alysha says
WINDOWS ME – I would be lost (literally) without the instant access to GPS on my phone :)
Jessica says
Windows me! I always being in contact with my husband. He works long hours, so I make sure to have my phone close so that he’s only a text away.
Lizzie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love technology…but not as much as you, you see.
Danielle says
WINDOWS ME!!
The husband and I stay connected through Facebook while he’s deployed and I’d be lost without hearing from him every once in a while. Skype is a little less dependable over there but it’s awesome when we get to use it too and being able to use it on my phone anywhere is the best thing of all.
Raquel says
What a great giveaway. My favorite feature of the smart phone is being able to check email on the go!
Moira says
“WINDOWS ME” So much info at my fingertips…
Beth Ellison says
Windows me!!
I love the calendar abilities to remind me when I have appointments and a way to check off my to-do list!!! (without losing a million little sticky notes or scraps of paper!)
Gina says
WINDOWS ME! I like a tablet or tool to help keep my toddler busy. Adult apps and kid apps together make a great piece of tech.
Leah Kerbs says
WINDOWS ME!! Texting and internet access so I can keep up with email, Facebook, and the Young House Love blog of course!!
Shannon says
Windows me! The best thing about my phone is being able to send my sweetie an “I love you” when we are apart, and keeping up with friends on instagram.
Katie says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer houses many many lists, and keeps me connected to Young House Love!
Erin says
Windows me! I love having access to the Internet on my phone!
Melanie says
Windows Me!
Right now, Candy Crush Saga!
JoAnna says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Ahh…to be able to keep my kids occupied in the car without constantly hearing, “Are we there yet???”
melissa says
WINDOWS ME! I love having tte ABC/NBC apps to catch up on my favorite shows!
Tammy James says
Windows Me! I cannot live without my phone these days as my oldest daughter just had our first granddaughter and she sends a daily picture of our beautiful girl each morning. We can watch her grow up before our eyes!
Ana-Marie says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely email on my phone… so helpful!
Anna C says
WINDOWS ME! I love to look up DIY stuff all the time!
Casey says
Windows me! I love to keep caught up on my blogs wherever I am!
Nina says
Windows me! I love to be able to take videos and email it to my folks in real time!