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
Official Merom (Core 2 Duo) Launch on Monday?
eWeek reported that PC manufacturers are expected to announce availability of new Core 2 Duo (Merom) notebooks on Monday August 28th. The Core 2 Duo for notebooks, otherwise known by the code name "Merom," offers buyers a performance upgradean increase of about 20 percent, according to Intelbut holds power consumption to nearly the same level as its predecessor, the Core Duo.
According to...
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Mac Mini Refresh Soon?
One blog claims that bulk orders for the Mac mini are currently being denied until after Labor Day. I needed to order another bunch to use as Mac mini servers (and to add to my great wall of Apple boxes) but I was told by the reseller (name withdrawn so they dont get in trouble) that they cant take big orders (again), but after Labor Day theyd be able to ship plenty of the new model.
The same...
iPod Season Coming?
Businessweek provides speculation that iPod updates are looming in the next few months, and summarizes hints we have heard over the past few months.
CFO Peter Oppenheimer's during Apple's earnings conference responded to speculation about an iPod Phone with: "We don't think the phones that are available today make the best music players. We think the iPod is. But over time that's likely to...
Aperture 1.2 at Photokina?
While there will be no keynote address at Apple Expo Paris, Apple is planning on hosting a special event at the opening of Photokina 2006 in Germany.
Due to the photographic nature of the show, there has been speculation that Apple would be releasing an update to Aperture. One user points out that Apple's Aperture feedback page asks users ...
Synaptics ClearPad Technology
Synaptics has announced a concept phone based on new "ClearPad" technology.
ClearPad is a thin, high resolution capactitive touch screen that can be placed over any viewable surface. This allows for sensitive touch input over existing screen technology. ClearPad is based on Synaptics' proprietary sensing technology, and will offer unique capabilities such as two finger input, proximity...
Mac Gaming and Multithreaded OpenGL
Arstechnica and InsideMacGames write about some OpenGL optimizations which were privately announced at WWDC two weeks ago.
According to the articles, the new Mac Pro already incorporates the new multi-threaded OpenGL in the pre-installed version of Mac OS X (10.4.7). The official release of the new version of OpenGL for existing Mac owners remains uncertain. According to some people I've...
No Steve Jobs Keynote at Paris Expo, Apple at Photokina?
Macworld.co.uk reported on Friday that there will be no keynote speech at Apple Expo Paris which takes place September 12th through 16th. [The organizer] said, simply: "There will be no keynote at this year's show." Tisserand added that the decision not to offer a keynote was not taken by the company she represents.
With circulating rumors that Apple is planning on iPod refreshes as well as Core ...
Quad 3GHz Mac Pro vs Quad 2.5GHz PowerMac
Barefeats provides benchmarks comparing the Quad 3GHz Mac Pro (Xeon) vs the Quad G5 2.5GHz Power Mac (G5). This represents the new top of the line vs the old top of the line Mac.
They provide benchmarks for both non-Universal and Universal applications between the Mac Pro 3GHz, Mac Pro 2.66GHz and PowerMac G5 Quad 2.5GHz.
The top-end Mac Pro performed well compared to the Quad G5 with...
Apple Patent: Visual Buttons?
MacNN describes a new Apple patent filing which reveals that Apple has been working on displaying "visual information on the surface of a device, while using the same area or visual out display to act as an input device."
Essentially, Apple describes the use of buttons which provide visual display on the button itself to provide dynamic information. While it could be used in any electronic...
Wireless iPods, Soon?
Digitimes claims that Apple is expected to launch an iPod that supports "wireless capabilities" to compete with Microsoft's upcoming Zune-branded MP3 players. Apple's headquarters has begun dispatching its staff to its major markets in Asia, to teach local sales how to demonstrate the new products, the sources noted.
While Digitimes...
Apple Releases Boot Camp 1.1
Apple has quietly posted an update to Boot Camp to version 1.1. According to the Boot Camp page, the new version remains in beta and contains many updates for all new and previous Boot Camp beta users.
New features include:
Support for the latest Intel-based Macintosh computers
Easier partitioning using presets for popular sizes
Ability to install Windows XP on any internal disk...
More Leopard Features and Screenshots
While early looks at Leopard have provided focus on the major features announced by Apple, the following minor features may prove to be interesting to day-to-day Mac users. Reports of the Leopard Developer's preview is that it is remarkably solid, and the user interface is more responsive ("snappier") than Tiger (Mac OS X 10.4).
Reports indicate that the Finder and Front Row are exactly the ...
Free iTunes Videos
Apple has posted a free iTunes Video page that compiles their current free video episodes available for download.
The section currently contains 14 episodes from different series. The episodes primarily include promotional videos and pilot episodes, presumably in an effort to increase the audience for upcoming shows.
Apple's video section continues to grow with regular additions to their...
Steve Jobs in Good Health
Following Apple's WWDC keynote last week, there had been speculation and concern amongst messageboards and blogs about Steve Jobs' health. Steve Jobs underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer two years ago, but since had reportedly made a full recovery.
Information Week blogger obtained an official response from Apple's VP of worldwide corporate communications: Steve's health is robust and we ...
Core 2 Duo Based Macs... September?
Appleinsider reports that Apple is preparing for product launches as early as September: Based on various reports from around the world, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company this week is placing WWDC '06 in the rear-view mirror and shifting gears towards its fall product line refreshes, which are due to start turning up next month.
This along with reports end-of-life notices for Apple's current...
Leopard Mac OS X 10.5 Pictures
MacBidouille provides the step by step installation screenshots as well as images of the various new features in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
Last week saw the developer's release of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard to developers at WWDC, along with a preview of features in the upcoming version of Mac OS X.
Leopard was quickly leaked to illegal file-sharing...
60GB and 120GB 1.8'' Drives from Seagate
Seagate will be releasing 60GB and 120GB 1.8" hard drives later this year. We did not have a drive for [the handheld video business] that will come in capacities of 60 and 120 GB, and so we will have one in the December quarter and we think that will be a nice little driver for us. We feel a whole lot better about things than Wall Street does right now.
60GB and 120GB drives of this form factor...
Apple Nasdaq Notice and Quarterly Filing
Several news sites are reporting on the Nasdaq notice Apple received last week which places Apple on warning for delaying its quarterly filing. Apple has been investigating irregularities with stock option granting over the years 1997-2001 that could have affected their financial statements. As a result, Apple has informed...
Mac Pro Reviews and Video
As the Mac Pro starts arriving in the hands of users, more reviews are starting to emerge about the latest Apple tower.
Mac Pro Review - Macintouch
Mac Pro Review - Arstechnica
Video of Mac Pro - Macworld
Mac Pro Benchmarks - Macworld
From the Benchmarks article: The standard configuration of the Mac Pro outperforms its PowerPC-based G5 predecessors by a wide margin, helping to...
Justin Long on Apple Ads
LA Times interviews Justin Long who plays the "Mac guy" on Apple's recent ad campaign.
Justin Long comments on his involvement in Apple's ads and his increasing recognition from the Apple ads: But now, as he prepares to ratchet up his film career .... he is fending off computer geeks who either find his Mac guy righteous or maddening.
According to the article, while only seven spots have...
