On the official opening day of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, these are a few of the gadgets that are already sending gearheads into geek heaven, despite the expected 10 percent drop in expo attendance. With their celebrities in tow, the big guys are sure to make a splash. Data storage company SanDisk has tapped recording artist Akon to lend some star power to its presentation, Sharp Electronics has recruited the New York Yankees’ Joba Chamberlain to promote its latest wares and Alex Trebek of “Jeopardy” fame will host a series of games from the convention to push Sony’s latest screens.

For the next four days, anybody who wants to be somebody in consumer electronics, from name-brand manufacturers to unknown start-ups, will stake out their spots on the Las Vegas strip to show off their latest and greatest at the world’s largest technology show.

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