Holiday Gift Guide: D-Link MovieNite Plus

A little box that does so many big things. Want to watch a movie? Share YouTube videos with your family? Listen to music? This little box does that and much more. You'll have versatility with your television with the D-Link MovieNite Plus. And it works hand in hand with my D-Link Cloud Camera.

The product: Liven up your night with D-Link MovieNite Plus (DSM-312). Rent and stream new movie releases the same day they come out on DVD with VUDU. MovieNite Plus provides you with the perfect home entertainment content with over 130 apps and channels including: VUDU, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Rhapsody, Picasa, Twitter and mydlink. Experience a stunning home theater experience with full 1080p HD video quality.

• Steam new movie releases the same day they come out on DVD with VUDU - VUDU gives you instant access to the latest movie and TV show releases and you only pay for what you watch (no subscription or late fees).
• Enjoy a home theater experience in stunning 1080p clarity - Get the best HD resolution possible with a 1080p HD experience at an affordable price (HDMI connection required).
• Easy setup will have you watching in minutes, on almost any TV - Built-in wireless, easy onscreen menu and HDMI and composite video/audio connections make MovieNite Plus the perfect media player for any user.
• Instantly watch as many TV episodes and movies as you want with Netflix - Choose and watch as much high quality video as you want over the Internet (Netflix subscription required).
• Enjoy personalized and free Internet radio on your TV with Pandora - Create "stations" based on your favorite artists or songs and Pandora will play their music and more music like it.
• Access billions of videos from YouTube - With the click of a remote you gain access to hours of endless entertainment from YouTube.
• Over 130 apps and channels - Expand your entertainment options with over 13- channels and apps available to enjoy. Access Picasa, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, Crackle and more from the library of content in MovieNite Plus Apps.

Tech Details

• Up to 1080p HD with HDMI 1.4 output (5.1 audio with Dolby Digital + support)
• Analog Video/Audio (Composite) connection - ability to connect to older TVs
• VUDU movie streaming service
• mydlink - Live viewing of mydlink-enabled Network Cameras
• Multiple connectivity options - Built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and 10/100 Ethernet

What we thought: We have been using the MovieNite Plus for a while now in our house. This little thing packs a punch. It has made watching movies and more so much fun. We can access our Netflix account right on this and get a much better quality picture than we did when we used our Wii to view it. I also enjoy being able to use Pandora on it to play music in the house.

This system is able to do so many things. And it has many apps and channels available that your family can use. It's fun to watch YouTube videos of old cartoons with my son. He has his own Pandora station with children's music that he enjoys. This is a great product that my family uses a lot! I think you will enjoy it too.

Gift ideas: This makes a great gift for the tech-lover or movie-lover in your life. It something that everyone in the family can use. It's very versatile and easy to set up and use too.

Where to buy: You can find the D-Link MovieNite Plus at various retailers and online. (Amazon has a great deal on one right now...just in time for a last minute holiday order.)




*Disclaimer: I received this product for review. All opinions are my own.*

QRt.co - Create Custom QR Codes for Your Blog

Everywhere you go these days you run into QR codes. If you don't know what a QR code is, you probably are like my and don't own a smart phone. That doesn't mean I don't notice these little codes all over the place. Just try to avoid them when you walk into a store or restaurant. Companies know that this is a quick easy way to get their advertising and information into a customers hands. Most smart cell phone users will make use of QR codes to learn more about a product or place when available. So, why not make your website noticeable and a little more appealing? That's what QRt.co is helping people do.

The product: QRt.co is a website that is a custom QR code generator. Wish you could publicize your blog or website (or product) on a business card or flyer? This is what they help you do. The best part, though, is that it's VERY unique. You can completely customize colors, shapes and more in the design of your QR code. You can even incorporate your own personalized logo.

You develop the code with their easy to use tools online, then when you are finished the product is ready immediately. You can download it and start using it right away. It's yours to print on brochures and business cards or to post on other websites. Or maybe you just want to show off to your friends. With QRt.co you can make your QR logo exactly the way you want it, and with so many options you're sure to find the right thing.

What I thought: I love the idea of creating my own completely customizes QR code. I was thrilled to be able to incorporate some of my blog designs into a code. Now it matches my blog and I can easily print this right on my business cards next time I order some.

The process was very easy. It's simple to log onto QRt.co and get started right away. They have many customization tools, so you can perfect the look of your own code. I used colors that are on my blog and went from there. It was simple and quick. My favorite part is that I could us my blog logo button right on the QR code. Anyone who sees it will know it's mine.

Where to purchase: Just go to QRt.co to get started now. Their pricing is reasonable and clear on their site.



*I received this product for review through Blog Friendly PR. All opinions are my own.*

Valentine's Day Gifts - D-Link Day/Night Network Camera

Are you searching for a last minute Valentine Day gift for the techy in your family? It's hard to know what to get and how to stay current. Here are a few ideas that you might like:

Epson Stylus NX430 ($99.99): What’s a Small-in-One™? This cute, compact all-in-one is built to perform with quality and ease of use in one space-saving, affordable package. Complete with easy wireless connectivity and mobile printing capabilities, busy families get the tools they need to complete all their everyday projects. 

D-Link Day/Night Network Camera (DCS-932L)($149.99): Whether you are worried about leaving the children with the new nanny or babysitter, if the dog is still in the yard, or an elderly parent's safety, the sleek and compact camera provides the ultimate peace of mind. Equipped with infrared technology and a new app for on-the-go viewing, the DCS-932L makes it easy to remotely view the camera's live feed from any computer or mobile device twenty four hours a day.

I received the D-Link Day/Night Network Camera (DCS-932L) to review. To be completely honest, I don't have this set up yet. I tried to get it going by myself yesterday. Even though I do have some technical knowledge, I was not able to get mine going. However, I have a live-in computer tech, my husband, that I will have take a look at it soon and get it set up for me.

I was very excited about the D-Link Day/Night Network Camera. I think it will be great to have in my son's room. We never even had a baby monitor for him. Our house is very small and I could always hear him from our room when he was sleeping, so a monitor never really seemed necessary. But there were times when I would have liked to have a video monitor. I just didn't want to put the money into one. Even though my son is a little older now (OK, OK, he's 5!), it would be nice to spy on him when he's supposed to be sleeping or cleaning his room. With the D-Link Camera in there I can spy on him whenever I want.


This camera has a really great feature with the smart phone app. My husband can load it on his phone, and we can check our camera whenever we want. I can see how handy this would be when we have a sitter for the day. Or it's a great option for a security camera. You can place it to see the front porch or driveway. Then you'll always know when someone is there.


The possibilities are endless with the D-Link Day/Night Network Camera. It sets up on your computer. You can access it on your computer or phone from anywhere. And it all runs on your wireless network right in your house. The camera has a nice, sleek design. It comes with slots in the back and screws to mount it to all wall. You can put it anywhere you want.


You can find out more about the D-Link Day/Night Network Camera on their website- http://mydlink.dlink.com/products/DCS-932L. You can purchase this camera in stores and online now.








*Disclaimer: I received this product for review. All opinions are my own.*