Bigger is better?

An unprecedented category of supersize notebooks with screens larger than 20 inches has recently emerged to challenge our decades-long preference for smallness in portable computers, says PC World.

The reviewers and mobile computing experts say the monster notebooks aren't practical, as they are heavy, don't fit in standard laptop bags, are too big to use on an airplane and are expensive.

There are three major players in this space: Dell, Hewlett-Packard and Acer.

PC maker Dell has announced its collaboration with Canonical, says Tech Gadgets.

Both companies together will soon offer more desktops and notebooks incorporating the Linux operating system instead of Windows.

Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Canonical, said: "What's been announced to date is not the full extent of what we will see over the next couple of weeks and months. There are additional offerings in the pipeline."

Lenovo unveiled its highest performing notebook PC, the new ThinkPad T61p 15.4-inch widescreen mobile workstation notebook, reports ZDNet.

The notebook highlights Lenovo's leadership in providing powerful features essential for data-intensive workers and those requiring 3D graphics applications.

The notebook runs cooler, quieter and more energy-efficient than previous models, features a top cover roll cage for extreme durability and layers security solutions with full disk encryption. It also offers Linux certification and ultra-wideband technology, and comes equipped with the latest Intel processors for optimum performance.