The 790's projector was bright enough to see detail even in a sun-lit room, but we could even see using it to watch a movie (with an external speaker), assuming that we're able to set up shop in a pitch-black environment with a suitable surface.

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Take a trip around the neighborhood to see the Christmas lights, join a group of Carolers or watch a holiday movie around the fire.

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And no matter how long it runs, it's advertising that nearly guarantees the audience will be back in theaters -- to see a new movie, and watch the movie trailers that precede it.

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But there remains plenty to watch here in addition to a chance to see the kind of movie that DVD technology was invented for.

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These days, if you go see a Tim Burton movie you are in effect going to watch Johnny and Helena do their weird thing, probably in outlandish costumes.

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Watch a movie from any European country these days, and you will usually see Canal Plus's name attached.

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