Curiously enough, Microsoft has only revealed four partners

Aug 14, 2012 13:34 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has published a fairly sizable blog post in which it reiterated the ETA for Windows 8/RT tablets based on the ARM microprocessor architecture.

In it, is also specified exactly which companies would be releasing Windows RT slates alongside its Surface.

HP will not be part of the first wave, contrary to previous reports we saw.

In fact, only four corporations were specified: Dell, Samsung, Lenovo and ASUS.

“Dell’s tablet for Windows RT is going to take advantage of the capabilities the new ecosystem offers to help customers do more at work and home. We’re excited to be Microsoft’s strategic partner, and look forward to sharing more soon,” said Sam Burd, vice president, Dell PC Product Group.

We will be sure to cover the release of all the devices when the time comes in October this year (2012).