imho Evernote is the best service for information storage and retrieval
There's an integrated note editor; ok for basic notes, but not great for note taking
For note taking, I use the Notability app on my iPad.
Sorry, I don't know of an Android/Windows equivalent
I store the notes in Evernote in both pdf and native format
>>and honestly I am not pulling anyone's leg. It is a REAL and serious request
Why would anyone question your honesty