Arnold Kim
Arnold is the Editorial Director of MacRumors and founded the site in February, 2000.
Arnold was also a practicing physician but gave it up in 2008 to focus on this website. He has been writing about Apple for over 20 years, and has been profiled by the New York Times, and interviewed by various news publications about his knowledge of Apple.
He continues to run MacRumors, and provides editorial oversight as well as business direction.
Arnold was also a practicing physician but gave it up in 2008 to focus on this website. He has been writing about Apple for over 20 years, and has been profiled by the New York Times, and interviewed by various news publications about his knowledge of Apple.
He continues to run MacRumors, and provides editorial oversight as well as business direction.
Arnold Kim's Articles
Three New iPod Models in 2007?
Appleinsider reports that according to their sources, Apple is planning on introducing three distinct iPod models over the next year (2007).
One model is reported to be the long-awaited full Video iPod, but Steve Jobs has "so far been unwilling to commit the marketing and other resources necessary to bring the device to market" until the market response to the iTunes Movie store and iTV can be ...
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16GB Flash-based iPod Video Player? [Updated]
Barrons reveals a report by Daniel Amir, an analyst with W.R. Hambrecht, who expects NAND flash growth in the first half of 2007.
Driving the sales of the Flash memory are cited to be the rumored Apple iPod Phone in 4GB and 8GB sizes... but also a "16 GB...
Toshiba's 100GB 1.8'' Hard Drive
PCWorld reports on Toshiba's newly announced 100GB 1.8" hard drive.
The new drive is expected to start production in January 2007. Similar drives are currently being used in the Apple iPod but top out at a maximum of 80GB. The drive will be on show at the Consumer Electronic Show which takes place between January 8th to 11th.
While the drive is being billed as the largest 1.8" drive, Sea...
Apple iPhone Backstory? Mac OS X Tie ins?
Appleinsider has posted an interesting tale of the progression of the Apple iPhone (smart phone) project which has reportedly been ongoing for at least the past three years.
According to the rumor site, Apple reportedly started showcasing a prototype of their proprietary smart phone in the early summer of 2005. At the time they were shopping for both wireless partners as well as contractors. ...
Apple Video Game Console? [Updated]
Appleinsider publishes more information relating to Prudential analyst Jesse Tortora's claims that Apple may have a longer term interest in the video game market: "We think the video game market represents a distinct possibility for Apple, especially considering that it recently announced the availability of video games for its iPod through its iTunes"
Tortura speculates a gaming console device...
iPhone Ramp Up? Analysts Weigh In on Rumors
Analysts are continuing to weigh in on the circulating rumors about Apple.
Prudential's Jesse Tortora (via Seekingalpha) claimed today that the production ramp has already begun on one of the upcoming Apple phones and should be available for sale late in the 1st Quarter of 2007. The smartphone model, however, is not expected until the 3rd quarter of 2007.
According to the report, Tortora...
NVidia Graphics Chip for Next Generation Video iPod Delayed?
EETimes reports on comments by Satya Chillara, an analyst with Pacific Growth Equities LLC about NVidia's role in Apple's "next-generation video iPod line".
This same analyst originally reported in July that NVidia had edged out Broadcom for the contract to supply Apple with the graphics chip for their next-generation Video iPod.
This new report now claims that NVidia has delayed the...
Ultra-thin 12'' MacBook Pro?
Macscoop/MacOSXRumors claims that Apple is finishing development on a 12" MacBook Pro described as "ultra-thin": The new laptop should be even thinner and weigh less than the current models in the MacBook Pro line-up. In spite of this very tiny and lightweight form-factor, the miniaturized MacBook Pro should keep its built-in optical drive and sport a dual-core processor, providing unequalled...
iPhone 4GB and 8GB, Coming in January?
In the latest episode of Diggnation, Kevin Rose (at ~38:30) claims to know some details about the Apple phone from a "solid" source.
According to Rose, little bit of inside info on the Apple phone:
- Going to be coming out in January
- All phone providers
- "It's small as sh*t"
- Don't know anything about the Operating System
- The OS is supposed to be "cool"
- Doing some unique things
...
Apple One Day Sale for Europe and Australia
Apple has posted one day sales on their Australia, UK Store, France, Sweden, Switzerland French, Switzerland German, Italy, Austrian, Belgium Flemish, Belgium French, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, and Spain stores online: Don't miss our special one-day shopping event. Friday, December 1st.
Apple is recycling the same Ready. Set. Shop graphic as well as the similar...
Apple Controls Essential iTunes Patent?
In September, reports emerged that Apple and Contois Music Technology reached a settlement over an iTunes interface lawsuit based on this patent filed in 1996.
Contois sought damages and an injunction against Apple for the infringement of the existing patent. The last word of the suit came in September, when after a 15-hour negotiating session, a settlement was reached but remained...
Apple Attracts Older Demographic?
Metafacts reports on the age demographics of the customers of various computer manufacturers, including Apple.
According to their 2006 Home PC Brand Profile Report, nearly half (46%) of Apple's user base is 55 and older, with only 25% of PC users being over 55. Apple can claim long-time loyalists, but its future among the young technoliterati is an interesting dynamic
Meanwhile, Gateway has...
Radio Transparent Materials in iPhone?
Hrmpf reports on Apple's latest patent application which depicts the previous iPod mini casing but with particular attention paid to the materials used in the enclosure.
According to the patent application, Apple suggests the use of Zirconia as a radio-transparent material for part the enclosure: A portable computing device capable of wireless communications, the portable computing device...
New iPod Games at Macworld San Francisco? [Fake]
In September, Apple released 9 new downloadable games for the Apple iPod. These games (Bejeweled, Cubis 2, Mahjong, Mini golf, Pac Man, Tetris, Texas Holdem, Vortex, and Zuma) were made available through the iTunes Store for $4.99/game.
Some Mac developers were critical of Apple's approach to the development of iPod games, which has prevented long time Mac developers from participating in...
Apple Shipping 300,000 MacBooks in November?
A Commercial Times report claims that Apple is in line to ship approximately 300,000 MacBooks in November alone.
For reference, Apple shipped 986,000 Portables (MacBook and MacBook Pro) in Q4 2006 (July 1 - September 30).
The 300,000 MacBooks in November represent sales for Q1 2007 (October 1 - December 31st). As comparison, Q1 2006 sales reflected 587,000 over 3 months for iBooks and...
Universal Music to Seek iPod Royalties?
Reuters reports that Universal Music Group Chief Executive said on Tuesday that they may seek a royalty from Apple for iPod sales: "It would be a nice idea. We have a negotiation coming up not too far. I don't see why we wouldn't do that... but maybe not in the same way,"
Universal made news earlier this month when it was reported that Microsoft had agreed to pay Universal Music a fee for every...
Zune vs iPod Sales?
Microsoft's release of the Zune player, of course, has drawn a number of comparisons with Apple's iPod. With no official numbers yet available, many interested consumers are looking at other measures of comparison between the two product lines.
Several readers point to Amazon's Top Selling MP3 Player list as an informal sales ranking which shows that the Zune falls in 23rd place (after...
Apple 17'' Widescreen LCD?
Digitimes claims that Apple is planning on launching a 17" Widescreen LCD" monitor "by year-end or the first quarter of 2007".
According to vendors cited by the article, 17" widescreen monitors will not necessarily be more expensive than the current 17" 4:3 models.
Apple previously had sold a 17" 4:3 ratio LCD until June 2004, when it revamped their monitor line to what it stands today:
...
Beatles Exclusively on iTunes?
Fortune reports that Apple may be close to bringing the Beatles music catalog online exclusively through iTunes.
Other music stores such as MSN and Rhapsody have reportedly courted the Beatles over the years, but with little success. However, David Munns, head of EMI North America, was recently cited as saying that the Beatles would be available online "soon".
The details of the deal...
Apple Mac Tablet with Docking Station in 2007?
Smarthouse.com.au claims that Apple has a full working prototype of a Mac tablet PC within their labs with plans for a 2007 launch.
According to sources in Taiwan, the targets for this unreleased Mac tablet are expected to be home and education markets rather than the enterprise market. The Mac tablet has been designed to handle third party applications such as home automation software that...
