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
Apple, Parallels, VMWare and Microsoft
Last week, the buzz around the net exploded with the release of Apple's Boot Camp, which allows Intel Mac users to boot into Windows XP. This was quickly followed by Parallels' release of Workstation 2.1 Beta for Mac OS X which allows users to launch Windows under Mac OS X on Intel Macs.
Parallels has already posted Beta 2 which addresses issues early beta testers have had, and is pricing...
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Intel iBook (MacBook) Arriving in May? and 17'' MacBook Pro? [Update]
ThinkSecret claims that Apple has begun manufacturing the new "MacBook" (Intel iBook) which should be available in the next 30-60 days.
According to the rumor site, the newest version of the iBook will indeed be rebranded as a "MacBook" and will come with a 13.3" widescreen display with 1280x720 resolution.
The upcoming MacBook is said to share internal components with the recently released ...
Apple, Microsoft on Windows on Mac; Benchmarks
Microsoft's response to Apple's release of Boot Camp with a positive statement: "Windows is a great operating system," a Microsoft statement said. "We're pleased that Apple customers are excited about running it, and that Apple is responding to meet the demand."
Meanwhile, Apple explains that the release of Boot Camp addresses some requests from different users and is intended to encourage PC...
Windows Virtualization (WinXP under Mac OS X) Beta Released
Parallels released their Windows virtualization solution for the Intel Mac today. The product is called Parallels Workstation 2.1 Beta and a free fully functional copy is available for download now.
Unlike Apple's Boot Camp solution which was released yesterday, Parallels solution allows you to run Windows XP (and other Intel-based operating systems) from within Mac OS X. Rebooting or Dual...
Boot Camp and Mac Game Developers?
With Apple's release of Boot Camp to allow Intel Macs to boot into Windows XP, many users are enthusiastic about being able to run many Windows-only games that have not yet been ported to the Mac.
This added capability, however, may cause most uncertainty to current Mac game developers who have always had an uphill battle in providing timely ports to the Mac platform. Some fear that bringing...
Intel Mac Firmware Update Brings BIOS Support
Apple surprised everyone today when they introduced Boot Camp -- drivers and instructions on how to boot Windows XP on the new Intel Macs.
Along with Boot Camp, Apple has posted firmware updates to all their Intel Macs today. These firmware updates provide EFI with BIOS support, allowing all Intel Macs to boot operating systems such as Windows XP and Linux. This should also allow the Intel...
Apple Releases Boot Camp Beta (Windows XP on Mac)
Apple posted a new product called "Boot Camp" Beta which will come standard with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). The new software allows users to dual-boot Mac OS X and Windows XP on the new Intel Macs. More and more people are buying and loving Macs. To make this choice simply irresistible, Apple will include technology in the next major release of Mac OS X, Leopard, that lets you install and run the...
Bluetooth iPods Soon?
Stuff Magazine claims that despite a quiet 30th anniversary weekend for Apple, they have been working hard on a long rumored Bluetooth iPod. ...it looks like the [Bluetooth iPod] is finally ready to appear in the Apple store, along with a deluge of accessories.
The accompanying accessories are said to include bluetooth headphones, and the ability to broadcast to your car speakers.
A bluetooth...
Virtualization for the (Intel) Mac?
Techworld.com reports that a company called Parallels will be announcing their virtualization product for Intel-based Macs later this week.
According to a company representative, "We will enable users to run multiple operating systems (like Linux and Windows) simultaneously with Mac OS X".
This is distinct from the dual-boot solutions that have been previously described. Instead, users can ...
MacBook Pro Revisions Shipping? [Update]
DailyTech.com claims that Apple has already made a number of quiet revisions to the MacBook Pro. While constant revisions are not uncommon for shipping products, the early MacBook Pros models appear to have drawn a number of criticisms (flickering, whining, heat)
According to DailyTech, Apple is up to (at least) revision D amongst the shipping MacBook Pros: I spoke with Apple over the weekend, ...
Intel iBook in Shipping in June?
AFX News Limited claims that Asustek Computer Inc has secured an Apple Computer contract for "iBook notebook personal computers".
According to their sources, Apple has secured approximately 1.2 million units initially. The laptops are said to be powered by Intel processors and are equipped with 13.3" displays. Apple will reportedly start selling the new iBooks in June.
Apple has been...
April 1 2006; Apple's 30th Anniversary and April Fools 2006 [Update]
Today is April 1, 2006 and represents April Fool's Day -- so readers should be wary of hoaxes and claims at both news and rumor sites today.
Today, however, also represents the 30th anniversary of Apple Computer. Steve Jobs commented on this particular anniversary during his Macworld San Francisco keynote speech, and suggested there would be some recognition of the day.
Many felt that...
Apple's iPhone Not Likely Soon?
ThinkSecret reports that Apple's cell phone project has been placed on hold due to "significant technical hurdles" in developing the product.
According to the rumor site, Apple had wanted to develop the cell phone "from the ground up" rather than improving on existing designs. The process, however, was met with technical problems in interfacing the various cell components.
ThinkSecret...
Intel ULV Core Solo Processor Info?
DailyTech reports that Gateway jumped the gun by announcing information about new laptops based on the Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Core Solo -- ahead of Intel's official announcement.
The NX100 from Gateway features Intel Ultra Low Voltage Core Solo processors. These Yonah-based processors come in at 1.06GHz and 1.2GHz speeds with...
Apple vs. Apple Trial Ongoing
This week marked the beginning on the trial of Apple Computer vs. the Beatle's Apple Corps record label. The lawsuit originally reported in 2003 surrounds Apple Computer's move into the music arena with the iPod and iTunes Music Store. The Beatle's Apple Corps record label was established first in 1968 and has previously filed lawsuits against Apple Computer about possible confusion between the ...
Avie Tevanian Leaving Apple?
A SFGate blog reports that Apple has confirmed that Avie Tevanian will be leaving Apple at the end of March to "pursue other interests".
Avie Tevanian currently holds the position of Chief Software Technology Officer at Apple and was previously the vice president of Engineering at NeXT. Tevanian was one of the principal...
Apple, the iPod, the Mac and the Future
While Apple leads the list of Businessweek's Top Corporate Performers, the magazine points out that Apple was not in such great shape only a few years ago, and gives some interesting perspective as Apple looks towards the future. "Oh, the company was going bankrupt, all right," recalls ex-board member Edgar S. Woolard Jr. But in mid-1997, Woolard called Steven P. Jobs and asked him to retake the...
Quad-Core Intels (Kentsfield) in Q1 2007?
Digitimes claims that Intel will be introducing their first Quad-core CPUs in the first quarter of 2007.
The Quad core chip is codenamed "Kentsfield". They also report that Intel's dual-core Conroe chip which is speculated to make its way into Apple PowerMacs (Mac Pros?) this fall will be introduced in September of this...
New Apple Retail Stores in 2006
ThinkSecret details a number of new Apple retail stores that have opened in 2006 as well as a number that are planned to still open before the end of the current fiscal year.
These include a prominent new Manhattan location as well as a number of international locations including Japan, Canada, England, and Italy.
The midtown Manhattan location was previously reported to be a new "flagship" ...
Steve Jobs' Apple Stock Sales
Several readers have noted what appears to be a large stock sale by Apple's CEO Steve Jobs.
According to comments linked from DaringFireball, the opinion is that Jobs had to release the shares to pay taxes on the 10 milion shares of Apple he was issued: More or less, Jobs just had 10 million shares vest, and he sold just enough of them to the pay the taxes on all of them. If he hadnt sold any, ...
