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I was just thinking that a lot of this (letter v. non-letter, typed v. handnote) might have to do with the nature and type of industry one is applying to.
The law is a very conservative and business-formal type of industry and the nature of the legal industry lends a hand in the type of correspondence (formal letters) we send. In industries that are less business formal, then less conservative behavior is quite likely highly appropriate.
I think the main thing is to send a thank you note. I would suggest surveying the particular industry you are trying to enter and act accordingly. If you are unsure as to the business norms, my father who is the former director of the career center at the Business School at Texas Southern Univeristy suggests to err on the side of caution. At the very least, you will always appear conscientious (sp?).
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