Even though typing normal text is faster, noting by hand doesn't use as much brain resources so it's possible to listen and note at the same time. Keying occupies abstract mind to the point you cannot process words with the same depth of understanding. Thinking / designing is also MUCH easier in front of a plank page than in front of screen & keyboard.
Therefore I am working on an app for note taking:
A bit like if google docs had a baby with OneNote
- vector graphics/drawings created by freehand / writing http://write-live.com/d/dba21681-8d3f-4fbe-8b4b-e5c1983df934
http://write-live.com/d/8f9b7846-a7b9-4e5c-b704-dad9aa87d14e
- unlimited* levels of zoom http://docs.write-live.com/WriteliveServer/webview.html?d=34...
- draw on a tablet, view on tablet / web http://write-live.com/d/538254c5-7d31-41f2-83bb-bcd0a7cee7ab