I'm really impressed with the simplicity and speed to Cintanotes.  Having used the application for about four years now, and having tried various other note taking applications in the interim, the speed and simplicity is unmatched.  However, I believe there to be a genuine and profound need to be able to store attachments within notes.  While using Cintanotes to keep track of various tid-bits of information that we encounter through life, there is rarely a situation where there aren't streams of information that follow.  For example, if I'm referencing a quote from a website, it would be beneficial to attach the HTML version of the website for reference, especially if it's dynamic and the contents change from time to time.  The ability to attach PDFs so that I can reference which bill I paid AND be able to have access to proof thereof really really be of benefit.  While I respect Cintanote is lightweight and very fast, the inability to attach notes allow other applications such as "Allmynotes" and "Essential PIM" into my toolbox even though my loyality still lie with Cintanotes.  The argument of storing the attachments in the db and thus slowing down the app may be true but the ability of transporting just one file with one application far outweighs any loss of speed in a risk benefit analysis ... IMHO ...