EVERYONE in my class is either taking notes on a laptop or iPad/droid device during class (if they are taking notes). No one is taking notes using the pen and paper method; your hand would cramp by the end of the day. The first year we had one classmate that did use the pen and paper method but second year he converted to a laptop.
Study-wise, some people after class print out their notes/ slides and study off of those. Others will stay all digital and never print anything out.
I had to experiment with multiple methods/ combinations before finding out what worked best for me; everyone has a different style of learning.