Microsoft accidentally made a great Chromebook

Now that the new Chromium version of the Microsoft Edge browser has a native ARM beta, Dieter Bohn gives the Surface Pro X another go. What happens when you use it like a "Chromebook," only using the Edge browser and web apps whenever possible? It ends up being a lot nicer than you might think! Vox Media has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though Vox Media may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links. For more information, see our ethics policy here: http://bit.ly/2TQsqjB Surface Pro X (via Microsoft.com): http://bit.ly/2RBPT6v Learn more: http://bit.ly/2U9HhpD Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Subscribe to Verge Science: http://bit.ly/2FqJZMl Read More: http://www.theverge.com Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Wallpapers from The Verge: https://bit.ly/2xQXYJr More about our podcasts: https://www.theverge.com/podcasts Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX