Since becoming a mom, my amount of free time has been reduced to nil.  Once my duties as a mom, housewife and blogger are completed for the day, little time remains for anything else.  That's why watching the latest and greatest movies at home has become my newest guilty pleasure.

Unfortunately, I don't always have the motivation or the inclination to head to the video store every time I want to watch a flick.  I also don't want to shell out over $4.00 for each and every movie I select.  That's why I'm glad that the folks at D-Link have created a better way to enjoy movies, music and more from the privacy and comfort of your own home with the new MovieNite Plus Streaming Media Player.  Keep reading to learn more!

The D-Link MovieNite Plus (DSM-312) Streaming Media Player brings all of the cinematic fun directly to your doorstep at a fraction of the price.  Rent and stream new movie releases the same day they come out on DVD with VUDU.  The MovieNite Plus provides you with a ton of great home entertainment choices from over 130 apps and channels, including the following:

• VUDU
• Netflix
• YouTube
• Pandora
• Rhapsody Picasa
• Twitter
• mydlink

Of course, all the content you receive from the MovieNite Plus looks equally stunning on your television thanks to the full 1080p HD video quality.

At first, I was a little apprehensive about setting up the MovieNite Plus to work with our entertainment system, but it truly couldn't have been any easier.  The built-in wireless, easy onscreen menu and HDMI and composite video/audio connections make this streaming media player perfect for almost any user.  In just a few minutes, I was seeing the following menu screen on my TV:

Now it was time to dig in and investigate all that the MovieNite Plus had to offer.  I could easily watch as many movies or television shows as I wanted with Netflix for just one monthly rate, or head over to my favorite internet radio stations on Pandora.  I especially loved how I could watch all of our old family videos on YouTube.  Before long, my family was laughing very hard at an early video of Riley trying to use the remote control to turn on Sesame Street.

What's more, we can now access our D-Link DCS 932L Wireless N Network Camera with the MovieNite Plus!  Just flip over to the mydlink app and instantly watch the live video feed on your television.  This is perfect if using the camera as a baby monitor or to keep an eye on what your kids are doing in another room of the house.

The D-Link MovieNite Plus Streaming Media Player has definitely been welcomed into my family with open arms.  Now the few moments of down time in our home can be enjoyed by watching a new movie or television show, listening to an amazing array of internet radio stations or taking a stroll down memory lane with our family pictures and videos on Picasa and YouTube.  With over 130 other apps and channels waiting to be discovered, there's no end to the entertainment value the MovieNite Plus can bring!

Disclosure: I received the MovieNite Plus Streaming Media Player (DSM-312) from D-Link Corporation in order to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. This product review is based on my own personal experiences with this item and is completely honest and objective.

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