I now use ES file explorer to browse cloud files and xodo pdf to edit and annotate. This combination allows the files to be edited from Gdrive directly and saved back to original cloud location (easily accessible by pc, phone). But the biggest downside is that there is nearly a 1 second lag when using the pen. So what I am using is temporary and not a full solution.
Onyx definitely needs to provide better way to
- directly edit and save pdf files to the original location in the cloud and
- integrate faster pen response in third party apps like xodo pdf and onenote.
Solving the above will make the device really useful for students and researchers with lots of pdfs.
I also use the boox max 2 a) for browsing, email, b) to remote desktop (coding and other complex tasks), and c) as a second monitor. They all work good (could be improved) and do not have fundamental pain point like (1) above. There is some mouse lag (like pen lag in 3rd party apps) but I use touch to move mouse which helps.
Overall I enjoy my max 2. I really hope Onyx fixes (1) and (2).