[DrJJWMac]

Sounds as though something like NoteBook will certainly be better than Curio. The iPad also has note taking apps that support hand writing input. Some come highly rated. A recommendation I have read in this case is to get a good, dedicated iPad pen.

FWIW, you might consider the benefits of separating the note taking functions that you will do on the iPad from the note archiving functions that you will do on the Mac. You may find an app that allows you to take great notes on the iPad coupled with a different app that allows you to archive those notes in a searchable, logged, and tagged format on the Mac.

Sorry I cannot provide feedback otherwise for what you need. I anticipate being in your shoes ... looking for a good note taking app on the iPad ... sometime after this coming Christmas pending Santa putting me on his "good" list :-).

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JJW