Few companies allowed to build Windows RT tablets initially

It's been known that Microsoft plans on imposing strict restrictions on Windows RT device manufacturers. According to a new report, just six OEMs are being allowed to develop the first Windows RT devices, until January, which will feature chipsets from three companies.

According to a report from China Times, NVIDIA, Qualcomm and TI are the only chipset manufacturers allowed to develop ARM chips for Windows RT devices at the moment. Each of those companies is allowed to work with two OEMs to develop Windows RT tablets for the OS's launch in October. In January, Microsoft will lift its restrictions and allow other OEMs to release Windows RT tablets. The report states NVIDIA is teaming up with ASUS and Lenovo, TI is working with Toshiba, and Qualcomm is working with Samsung and HP.

HP recently decided not to launch Windows RT tablets for Microsoft's October 26 launch, allowing Qualcomm to select another OEM to work with. The article claims Dell is attempting to obtain HP's slot. Another slot could potentially be open as TI is only working with Toshiba according to the report, although no additional information is given regarding why TI is only working with one OEM.