I'm a college student and am thinking of purchasing a netbook or ipad to use during class. Is there anyone who has experience with both that could give me some advice?

There is no way you can take notes on an ipad and keep up. Netbook.

pros: iPad is a touch-screen tablet PC with 9.7 inch screen and 680 gram. It is easy to be taken. It is one of the e-book that made by iPad company with the function of searching internet, sending and receiving e-mail, reading e-book and playing game, music, playing video or audio, etc.

cons: No support for Flash, no Built-in Camera, the lack ability to multi-task, Among the chief complaints, there are still other criticisms about ipad: no monthly television service subscriptions, its lack of video conferencing capabilities, its non-existent USB ports, its closed system, 4:3 aspect ratios, dependence on adapters, etc.

ipad is a powerful double-edged sword, if you use it in the way you like, then you can create its maximum value.

If you honestly plan on typing notes, get a netbook.
While the iPad is a good casual device, I wouldn't use it for major typing.