Sony, for its part, is working to make that secondary display massively more appealing -- the company's latest generation of high-end camcorders adds an HDMI input, with an option to display content from any compatible source (a full-size adapter ships in the box).

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It includes the Silicon Optix Reon chip for converting your old library of DVDs into 1080p -- or any other resolution supported with the HDMI 1.3a connector -- and also supports the Deep Color space offered by the new HDMI specification, for improved color reproduction with compatible source material.

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It's being aimed at iPod owners but will work with any audio source with a compatible headphone jack--including PCs or laptops.

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Some researchers have testified before Congress that clones might provide a source of stem cells and compatible DNA for patients in need of stem cell treatment.

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