Notes Gone AWOL

Question

Hi,
I have been using the notes app on the ipad2 (4.3.5) since I got it, I backup regularly (plugging it in to the Mac and letting iTunes do the rest), but until this evening I have not needed the actual notes I had written on the iPad, I saw the option to sync notes which I checked then applied. Unfortunately all the notes from the iPad2 have now disappeared and some minor notes from a Yahoo account (on Mail) have now taken their place. As I have the iPad to sync on connection, my panic saw to it that the notes from the Mail account have synchronised, so a revert to backup has failed to materialise the iPad2 notes.
Clearly I am an imbecile, but perhaps someone out there could help me find the location of the notes from the iPad as in my humble opinion it would be astonishing if the notes from the iPad2 where not copied to some location on the mac. Neverthelss I would clearly appreciate some assistance on this matter. Surely I must be able to salvage some of the text?
Cheers.

Answer 1

Notes sync over the air - I think - at least according to what is says in iTunes .... but you can sync in the Advanced/Other section of the Info Tab in iTunes and it states that the sync will replace the info on the iPad with the info on the computer
Here is the site that talks about iPad backups
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4079
I copied part of it here. I indicated relevant copy in bold type. Some content syncs to the iTunes library - some content is stored in the backup.
About Syncing and Backups
You can use iTunes to sync content on your computer (such as music, applications, podcasts, videos, photos, notes, email account settings, contacts, calendars, and bookmarks) with your iPad.
iTunes creates a backup of your iPad when you sync, which you can then use to restore from if you need to return to a previously backed up state. Except for some specific exceptions noted in parenthesis below, you can also use a backup to transfer this information to a different device.
iTunes keeps only one backup created during the sync process for each device. If you restore the iPad and choose to set up as a new device from the Set Up your iPad screen, iTunes will automatically sync and create a new, empty backup that will replace your previous backup. If you change your mind and want to restore to your previous state, you will have to retrieve your previous device backup from Time Machine (on your Mac), or other backup solution you regularly use. If you have Mac OS X 10.5.5 or later and use Time Machine, you may use Time Machine to find a previous backup.
Information iTunes will back up
Safari bookmarks, cookies, history, and currently open pages.
Map bookmarks, recent searches, and the current location displayed in Maps.
Application settings, preferences, and data.
Contacts.
Calendars.
CalDAV and subscribed calendar accounts.
YouTube favorites.
Wallpapers.
Notes.
Mail accounts.
Autocorrect dictionaries.
Camera Roll.
Home screen layout and web clips.
Network settings (saved Wi-Fi hotspots, VPN settings, network preferences).
Paired Bluetooth devices (which can only be used if restored to the same iPad that did the backup).
Keychain (This includes email account passwords, Wi-Fi passwords, and passwords you enter into websites and some other applications. The keychain can only be restored from backup to the same iPad. If you are restoring to a new device, you will need to fill in these passwords again.)
Managed Configurations/Profiles.
MobileMe and Microsoft Exchange account configurations.
App Store Application data (except the Application itself, its tmp and Caches folder).
Per-app preferences allowing use of location services.
Offline web application cache/database.
Autofill for webpages.
Trusted hosts that have certificates that cannot be verified.
Websites approved to get the location of the device.
In-app purchases.