Ceatec Day 3 -- mascots, bling and 3D (of course)

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Cute mascot madness at Ceatec 2009.

(Credit: Scott Ard/CNET)

CHIBA, Japan--It wouldn't be a Japanese gadget show without overly cutesy mascots or robots would it?

This year's show did not disappoint in that respect. We also caught a glimpse of giant TVs, a gold-encrusted desktop PC, and a seriously gross/awesome 3D surgery demo. Hit the photos below for more.

Photos: Ceatec Day 3--mascots, bling, and 3D (of course)

Erica Ogg is a CNET News reporter who covers Apple, HP, Dell, and other PC makers, as well as the consumer electronics industry. She's also one of the hosts of CNET News' Daily Podcast. In her non-work life, she's a history geek, a loyal Dodgers fan, and a mac-and-cheese connoisseur. E-mail Erica.

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by espeed623 October 8, 2009 10:56 PM PDT: What the--! A CLIFFORD KNOCK OFF?

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