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
Final Cut Pro 6, Final Cut Extreme, Xserve RAID
ThinkSecret reports that Apple will be showing off some new products at the National Association of Broadcasters this year which takes place April 22-27, 2006 in Las Vegas.
According to the rumor site, the new products include Final Cut Pro 6, Final Cut Extreme and Xserve RAID Extreme.
Final Cut Pro 6 is said to include 5.1 surround sound editing, 1080/24p and 1080/30p DVCPROHD support....
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CES: Motorola Music Duo - Bluetooth for iPod
Motorola has posted information on a new product called the Music Duo.
The Music Duo provides Bluetooth capabilities to the iPod for use with Bluetooth headphones. The Music Duo also provides simultaneous connectivity to your Bluetooth capable phone... passing through a telephone call and pausing the music while you take the call.
This product or similar ones may be what was hinted at by ...
No Live Macworld San Francisco (MWSF) Keynote Stream?
Apple has not offered a live streaming feed for their Macworld Keynote addresses for a number of years. One reader forwarded an email from Apple's Investor Relations which confirms that Apple will again not be providing a live feed for Macworld. Thank you for your email. A replay will be available on http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mac.html, but there are no plans for live streaming.
Macworld...
Dual Core Yonah PC Notebook Specs
NotebookReview posts specs and photos of the Acer TravelMate 8200 -- a PC notebook to be announced this week which will feature Intel's new dual-core Yonah processor.
To avoid any confusion -- this is a Windows PC laptop -- however the specs can give us some idea of what is capable from upcoming Intel based Mac laptops, which are rumored to share the Yonah processor.
The Acer TravelMate (p...
ABC/Disney Adds More iTunes Video Content
Walt Disney announced that they will be adding content from ESPN and ABC sports shows to Apple's iTunes Music Store. Walt Disney said on Tuesday that the content will include condensed versions of all four U.S. Bowl Championship Series college...
Apple Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2
Apple released a Bluetooth Firmware Update for Mac OS X 10.4.3 which improves Bluetooth performance and reliability issues. The Update is available via Software Update and also as a standalone installer.
The Bluetooth Firmware Updater supports D-Link USB Adapters and Apple internal Bluetooth modules on the following CPUs:
* iMac G4 (Gooseneck)
* 12" Titanium PowerBook
* 15" Titanium...
Intel Macs - More USB, Still with Firewire?
MacOSXRumors claims that despite previous rumors that Apple's Intel laptops may lose their Firewire connections, Apple is expected to keep at least one Firewire port on the upcoming Intel Macs.
Instead, Apple may be increasing the number of USB connectors to the upcoming machines, but will retain at least one Firewire...
No iTunes Support in Motorola ROKR E2
According to The New York Times, Motorola's upcoming revision to the ROKR E1 will not include Apple iTunes Music Stores support. Instead, the ROKR E2 will support a new subscription music service from Motorola called iRadio. The iRadio service, will include 435 commercial-free radio channels, including genres such as Heavy Metal, Rockin' Cowboys and Angry Women. Its satellite rivals also provide ...
Vongo: Starz $9.95 per Month Unlimited Movies [Updated]
The New York Times is reporting on the announcement of a new unlimited movie download service from Starz Entertainment. The $9.95 a month subscription service called Vongo will allow users to download movies from the Internet for use on their computers, portable video players and TVs.
Starz had previously offered a movie...
1TB of .Mac Bandwidth
MacDailyNews points out that Apple's .Mac accounts now allow up to 1TB ( terabyte ) of monthly bandwidth allocation.
Speculation points that this may corroborate a previous report that Apple is working on a new media content delivery system including feature length content and using users .Mac iDisk storage for content...
Wearable Video iPod Display
SeattlePI reports that a company which is currently is making video display products for the military and industry is moving into the iPod market.
eMagin Corp has developed a wearable headset video-system for Apple's latest video iPod. The video appears in front of the viewers eye with the impression of the 105-inch display from 12 feet away. "Suddenly you've got this big-screen,...
Intel's New Image and Apple's Role
Much of the news surrounding Apple these days has Intel intimately involved. Intel Macs are widely expected to be announced soon at Macworld San Francisco.
Businessweek looks at Intel and their recent corporate shift which will be featured at CES next week.
Indeed, Intel does plan to change their corporate branding...
Apple Canada and Education Deals
Apple is now offering 10% discounts on select accessories at their Education site until Feb 1st. Cram your backpack with big savings on accessories for your new Mac or iPod. College students and teachers can save 10% on some of the most useful stuff available today.
Free shipping on orders over $50. Hurry, this offer expires on February 1, 2006
The discounts appear limited to 3rd party...
Apple and 'Intel Inside'
EconomicTimes reported that Intel may be dropping its long-standing "Intel Inside" tag line and logo which has been a large part of Intel's branding. Some sources in Intel whom ET spoke to say that a change is in the offing, and internal documents are learnt to have already started using the new logo.
The new launch is...
Consumer Electronics Show Next Week
MacWorld.co.uk previews what we can expect at CES next week. The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicks off in Las Vegas on January 5 and this time it's all about high-definition, portable video, home networking and fun.
CES promises to offer several items of interest to Mac users this year. The ongoing Blu-ray vs HD-DVD battle will continue with more announcements on each side....
Intel Developing Next PowerMac for Apple?
Appleinsider claims that according to "reliable sources", Apple has contracted out the motherboard design for the next-generation PowerMac to Intel.
According to the rumor site, Apple has its current resources spread so far across the planned Intel iMacs, PowerBooks, iBooks and Mac minis that outsourcing the PowerMac motherboard design may help them keep a targeted ship date of the 3rd quarter ...
Quanta and Asustek to Produce Intel Macs
Emsnow claims that Quanta and Asustek have obtained the contracts for producing Apple's newest Intel-based Macs. The production appears to begin in the 1st quarter of 2006.
Quanta is reportedly responsible for the PowerBook while Asustek will produce the iBook.
The article is poorly translated, and so the specifics are difficult to...
Apple, Intel and PC Manufacturers
TechNewsWorld provides some commentary about potential stumbling blocks in the upcoming relationship between Apple and Intel as well as Intel's past relationships with PC manufacturers.
According to the article, Intel's relationships with existing PC manufacturers have been strained over the years, due to a difference in goals: Last week I spent some time with two of Intel's most visible...
Apple Sales Strong for Holiday
Forbes reports on Piper Jaffray analyst research on Apple's sales strength this holiday season.
While retailers are said to have noted that some customers are awaiting the release of the announced Intel-based Macs, that "resellers that are seeing this trend say that it is limited to only a handful of customers."
Meanwhile, iMac sales are stronger than expected and Apple has managed to keep...
Free iTunes Television Show Downloads (U.S.)
Apple has posted two new video clips on the iTunes Music Store which are available as free downloads. The two new video clips include (iTunes Links):
Saturday Night Live Short - Lazy Sunday - 2m 31s
Sci Fi Inside: Battlestar Galactica - 21m 03s
Zap2It reports that the half-hour Battlestar Galactica special will first air on television on January 2nd 2006. The show acts as a lead-in to...
