***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.
katherine says
windows me!
I love being able to carry my pictures with me wherever I go and update social media instantly instead of having to come back to the computer later with my camera.
Wendy Norman says
WINDOWS ME!
Pretty please?
I would be lost without my ability to make quick lists on my phone. It’s a complete necessity! :)
chris says
WINDOWS ME!!
My wife needs this, she doesn’t have a smart phone, or an laptop. She could use this for planning, taking pictures, navigation, or email.
Laura Lee says
Windows me!! I love the portability of my sister’s iPad!
Brian says
Windows Me!
E-books, texting, what’s not to love?
Lisa J says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love my e-reader, especially that it fits so easily in my purse. No more stacks of books for vacation, no more worries about waiting around … I’m good to go!
Courtney L. says
Windows Me! I love the electronic calendars. Helps keep me and my family organized.
Beth says
Windows me! Homework.
Kelsey D says
Windows Me! As a new mommy I love having my baby brag book pictures always on hand in my phone! :)
Nicole F. says
WINDOWS ME! If I didn’t have my phone, I would be lost – GPS, research, solving bar-guments, EVERYTHING!
Robyn says
WINDOWS ME!!
It’s my camera, my reader, and entertainment when my toddler gets grouchy! What did we ever do before tablets?
Julie says
WINDOWS ME!
The tablet is great for reading blogs on the couch!
Susan says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having all my pictures with me so i can look at my family no matter where I am!
Cheri says
WINDOWS ME
I love being able to take a photo and post it on Facebook.
I love just as much the GPS because it gets me unlost. :)
Pam Fisher says
“WINDOWS ME!” I love my IPhone 5. I love having a phone, an email checker, a facebook catcher upper, a camera, music maker, an alarm clock, a remind me, and to do list-just to name some of the many things I find so convenient-all in one little gadget.
Amy says
Windows me!!!!
We’ve only had smart phones for less than a year, but I don’t know what we would do without them now. Seriously. We love that we can check our email when we are away from home. I would love having a new phone, one that stays on more than a day :)
Marjorie Flanagan says
Windows ME! I love taking photos with my iphone. Id love to have a table with software to edit them!!
Ashley Shinn says
WINDOWS ME….I check my facebook ALL. THE. TIME. I love being able to access all things internet at any point and time!
Jessica Wheeler says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to just stay connected on my phone and take photos of my son whenever I want!
Tessa says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t function without the calendar on my phone!
R Hay says
Windows ME! Oh yes indeed-y!
Aimee says
Windows Me! I love using my phone for taking pictures and checking emails. Um, and for making calls of course!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME! I’m ashamed, but I love accessing Facebook. And, hello…INSTAGRAM!! Love me some filters ;)
Shellie Laird says
WINDOWS ME!!
Ability to take/edit pictures on my phone.
Kathryn says
Windows me! Entertains the toddler on long car trips.
Lacy says
WINDOWS ME!
How do you think I enjoy the Young House Love blog? :)
Connie says
Windows me! My phone is great for our 2 1/2 year old when running errands takes longer than expected.
Anna says
Windows Me! Definitely the camera feature on my phone. And of course…I post those pics to instagram and Facebook. Also, I like being able to check my bank account balance on the go – especially if I’m in a store and find something for the house or myself that I unexpectedly need/want. ;)
Lisa says
WINDOWS ME! I love pinterest to get work ideas, and i would be lost without my kindle when traveling!
Melody Benschoter says
WINDOWS ME!!!
It seems I’m always on my iphone- email, texting, maps, shopping lists… how did I live without it?
Adrienne says
WINDOWS ME!!! I’m totally a Facebook addict!
joyfulT says
WINDOWS ME! I love the calendar on my phone, and how my husband and I can link them.
Susan says
Windows Me! I currently do not have a smart phone and it would make selling at craft shows a breeze! Plus my husband has been lusting after the Surface and it would be amazing to give it to him for his first Father’s Day.
Wendy Scheel says
Windows me….I cannot live with the notepad that reminds about all of the things I need to remember.
bridget b. says
WINDOWS ME! update my calendar and grocery list on the go.
Amanda T. says
WINDOWS ME! I think I’d be lost without my tablet or smart phone. I use them a lot for organization, utilizing the ability to sync my calendar between devices! Total life saver!
Kyle says
WINDOWS ME!
I read comic books on my tablet and I also go to sleep to Netflix playing. Both are pretty great.
Vaea Cruz says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having a camera at all time to capture all of my son’s precious moments and the map come as a close second.
Stefani G. says
Windows me! Definitely can’t be without my email and calendar…and all of my news apps!
Meghan N says
WINDOWS ME!
I dont have a tablet or a smart phone so the only thing my old flip phone does for me is let me call people :)
Hilary says
WINDOWS ME! Our current tablet is invaluable for the kids’ schooling!
Hera says
WINDOWS ME! Reading blogs and taking/storing photos for sure.
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! My computer stores all my photos!
Jessica says
My phone is like my lifeline … to things I never knew I needed! I check email, facebook, twitter, read books, and look at cat pictures. Yep, living the dream :)
Jacob says
Windows Me! Can’t live without pictures of my cat.
Kate says
windows me! ebooks are I are besties
Taysha R says
WINDOWS ME!!
My tablet lets me pin away the entire internet. I used to keep magazine clippings everywhere and then years later say, “why did I clip this? I don’t like anything on this page.”
Kimberlyl says
WINDOWS ME
Having my calendar at the tip of my finger is priceless.
Jennifer I says
WINDOWS ME! I am still exploring how having a pocket computer on me at all times can improve my life. The biggest one is the syncing of calendars with my husband — no more excuses for double scheduling each other. I love my smart phone and my tablet for to do lists, things that I come across that I just want to remember, maps, reading, games…you name it. Measurements for a picture frame I am on the hunt for, putting all those plastic keychain cards in my phone…makes life more organized.
Maryanne S. says
WINDOWS ME
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’d be lost without my mobile calendars and the ability to check news and weather.