the fambam ;)

What is meant by a netbook? What is the 'cloud' in cloud computing?

A netbook is a cheap *not really* (under $500), mini laptop however they can't handle extensive multi-tasking, they have minimal storage, cramped keyboards and small screens with bad resolutions. Cloud computing is used to allow services used in everyday practice to be moved onto the internet rather than stored on a local computer.

What applications does Google docs offer online? Why would you want documents stored in the 'cloud' online?

You can create documents, spreadsheets and presentations online. You can do all the basics like making bulleted lists, sorting by column, adding tables, images, comments, formulas, changing fonts, bold, underline, indent or changing background colour.
If you have your documets online you can invite people to view or edit it when they sign in so it's good for group work. You only need a computer with the internet and it has an auto-save feature. You can control who sees it.

What advantages do students and teachers find in Google docs?

It's easy to prepare assignments, meetings, chat online and organise schedules, even within groups. Even without thier USB or hard-drive they can still do the assignment or take notes for it. One teacher added the power points to it and in the chat part of it, the students chatted about the presentatin and asked questions about it.

Which netbook, if any, would suit your needs? Explain.

I would like die if i had the Acer Ferrari One. Mainly because it is beautiful.. And it also has a really good battery life which means that I can do an assignment for a long time without it dying on me or having an annoying bubble to tell me to connect it to the power point. It has a good memory so I can store plenty of school work on it. It is light for a computer so I can carry it around with me easily. And have i mentioned it's STUNNING.