***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
This week’s lucky winner is Amy, who shared that she has an “unhealthy addiction to my iPhone, between email, Facebook, Pinterest etc., but I put it away for family time.” Congratulations, Amy!
Technology has become a seamless part of most DIY lifestyles. Whether you’re searching for step-by-step tutorials, replying to comments while running errands, or making a materials list for your next project, phones, tablets, and laptops are central to how many of us work and create. To celebrate that, we teamed up to offer one reader a set of Microsoft devices valued at more than $700: a Surface RT and a Windows Phone. The Surface combines the portability of a tablet with the productivity of a laptop and the convenience of an e-reader. It offers practical features like an adjustable kickstand for comfortable viewing and a spill-resistant keyboard that makes it more family-friendly. The Windows Phone also includes family-friendly settings such as a Kid’s Corner, which lets you set up a separate space for children to play without risking access to your emails or other private data.
- PRIZE: A Microsoft Surface RT with Touch Cover and a Windows Phone (Nokia Lumia 920 for AT&T customers; Windows Phone 8X by HTC for other carriers)
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “WINDOWS ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: What is the single most valuable thing your computer, tablet, or phone does for you? Is it the ability to check email while you’re out and about? Packing a tablet or e-reader instead of a stack of books when you travel? Or staying connected to friends and family through social media?
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: This giveaway is open to residents of the United States. Some companies cannot ship internationally due to legal or logistical restrictions, which is why this giveaway is limited to the U.S.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 8th or when we reach 10,000 entries, whichever happens first
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per email address. Winners will be chosen at random and announced as an update to this post. Be sure to check back on Thursday for the winner announcement. Good luck to everyone who entered!
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Note: We are not compensated or given special perks for hosting these giveaways; we do them simply to thank our readers for stopping by. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more information. Photos courtesy of Microsoft.
Devices like the Surface and modern smartphones are designed to help simplify everyday tasks and make projects more manageable. For someone who frequently checks plans and tutorials, a lightweight tablet that doubles as a laptop can change how you approach a weekend project. A durable keyboard and a flexible stand mean you can set up a workspace anywhere in the house—on the porch, in the kitchen, or in a sunlit corner of your living room—without worrying about spills or awkward viewing angles. Phones with family features let you hand the device to a child without fearing accidental purchases, deleted messages, or unintended access to personal accounts.
We love giving away tech that helps make day-to-day life a little easier, and we enjoy hearing how our readers use their devices. Whether you rely on notifications to keep your day organized, stream videos for inspiration, or keep a digital scrapbook of your projects, these tools are meant to support your creativity and make it easier to share your work. Thanks to everyone who entered and to those who take time to read, comment, and connect with our community.