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 Stores and Rock Stars
TechTV reports on Apple hosting in-store events featuring musicians to help draw traffic into their Apple Stores.
According to the article, Apple started offering the free live musical performances in spring of 2003. Musicians featured so far include Rufus Wainwright, Moby, The Ravonettes, and Wilco.
Apple hopes to give existing customers more reasons for coming back as well as a draw for...
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More on Pixar's OS X Migration
Several readers note this story about Pixar's migration from Linux to Mac OS X for its production work in 2003. With this impressive technology [Pixlet], the new G5 systems and OS X's Unix underpinning, all the pieces were in place
This has been previously reported... with first rumors in July 2003, and subsequent details provided in this article in October...
Apple Event April 18th, 2004 (at NAB)
Apple announced today that they have plans to participate at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) conference in April.
Of more interest, in a media invitation, Apple writes: Moving pictures. Moving sound. Moving the industry. Please join Apple for a special presentation at NAB 2004 to see the latest Apple technology
The special event is to be held on April 18, 2004. While one recent ...
Apple vs. French Tax
AP News reports that French music rights holders may take legal action against Apple for unpaid levies on the iPod.
Hard drive players in France are expected to pay taxes based on their size. A top of the line iPod would be expected to pay $20 euros per sale. The proceeds go to musicians and "other rights holders" who may lose money to piracy. Similar levies are placed on blank media in...
FedEx Followup
Appleinsider spoke with FedEx regarding the Mac migration rumor.
FedEx simply states "This is indeed just a rumor" and does not confirm/deny the...
Apple Trademark Suit
MacWorld.co.uk reports on an Apple trademark dispute with Guangdong Apples Industrial Co, a Chinese clothing company.
According to the report, the dispute traces back to a rejection from China's trademark appraisal committee for Apple's request for a trademark on its logo for a line of Apple branded clothing. The request was denied due to similarities with Guangdong's logo.
MacWorld.co.uk...
Mac OS X 10.3.3 7F40 Seeded
Apple continues to seed newer builds of Mac OS X. The most recent build 10.3.3 7F40 was seeded last night with no known issues, according to MacNews.net.tc -- who expects a final release "any day now".
Areas of major change include Core OS, Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics and Imaging, High Level ToolBox, Printing, and...
Filemaker 7
Filemaker 7 was released today. The long awaited upgrade provides several new features (MacCentral): The most significant change in this release is FileMaker's transition to a new relational database engine architecture, although that's only one of more than 100 new features in this new release.
CNet also provides a brief review.
Official Press Release....
Macworld Boston 2004 - 'Strong'
MacWorld.co.uk reports that Macworld Expo Boston is "shaping up to be a very strong show" according to its organizer -- IDG World Expo.
Macworld Boston takes place between July 12-15 and replaces the Macworld New York summer expo.
Apple, however, has announced that they will not be participating in the Boston...
Xserve G5s Delayed
MacWorld.co.uk reports confirmation that the Xserve G5s utilizing the new PowerPC 970FX processor has seen delays. An official statement released to Macworld says: "We've received an incredible amount of customer interest for the new Xserve G5 1U rack-mount server since it was announced at Macworld Expo in January 2004.
"We're working hard to start shipping the new Xserve systems in March 2004, ...
PowerMac G5 Updates - March 23rd?
French site, MacPlus.org, reports that according to their source, 3 new PowerMac G5 models will be released on Tuesday, March 23rd.
According to their information, the new machines will come in at the following specs:
Dual 1.8GHz G5, 256MB DDR400, 80GB HD, GeForce 5200 Ultra
Dual 2.2GHz G5, 512MB DDR400, 160GB HD, Radeon 9600
Dual 2.4GHz G5, 512MB DDR400, 160GB HD, Radeon 9600...
Apple's Stock on the Rise
Apple's stock saw a 52-week high yesterday ($25.22) and continues to trade with heavy volume.
Yahoo Finance attributes the increased volume to a "revival of Sony buyout rumor".
CBS Marketwatch, however, attributes the increased trading to this USA Today article which reports on the iPod Mini's striking success and near sellout...
IBM vs. Intel
The Inquirer posts an internal IBM memo in which IBM promotes their major win in beating Intel at providing technology for Microsoft's upcoming Xbox as well as Apple's PowerMac: We've handed Intel another defeat. Earlier this year, we kept them out of the Apple G5 and now we've thrown them out of Xbox. (Not bad, considering one Intel executive recently called us "trivial");
The fact that Apple...
Apple Portable Video/Media Device?
This Sun-Times article discusses what technologies to expect to hit it big in 2004.
The author speculates that Wide screen/HD TV, Portable Media centers, Home Media Centers, and PVRs will capture the limelight this year.
In discussing the prospect of Portable Media Centers ("iPod on Steroids"), the article states that another Microsoft-Apple battle may be coming, claiming that "Apple is...
Mac OS X 10.3.3. build 7F38
Apple seeded Mac OS X 10.3.3 7F38 on Thursday to developers. Key enhancements are said to include:
- network volumes are now available in the Finder sidebar and Desktop for convenient access
- improved file sharing and directory services for Mac (AFP), UNIX (NFS) and PC (SMB/CIFS) networks
- improved PostScript and USB printing
- improved font management
- updated Disk Utility, DVD...
iTunes-Pepsi Bottles Delayed
USA Today reports that the Pepsi-iTunes promotion hasn't delivered on a large spike of digital sales -- yet.
The reason is that the bottles have taken longer than expected to get into general circulation.
According to USA Today, they only arrived in New York last week and have yet to show up in Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, Pepsi expects a 10-20% redemption rate for the promotion, which could...
Apple in 2004 and Partnerships?
MacWorld.co.uk reports on Apple's Fred Anderson and Peter Oppenheimer's talk at Morgan Stanley's Semiconductor and Systems conference (web stream).
Unlike last year ("year of the laptop"), Anderson claims no specific theme this year but a focus on growth with three key drivers -- "portable mobility and wireless communications; the digital lifestyle and music, iPod, iPod mini and iTunes Music...
Apple in Best Buy Pilot Over?
According to one report, Apple's Best Buy pilot program has been terminated.
Apple and BestBuy launched a pilot program to sell Apple products in Best Buy retail locations.
No details are available as to the circumstances around the end of the...
New Apple Device in April?
Based on some whispers, there are hints of a "upcoming device" from Apple that will take advantage of the PowerMac G5's optical sound port.
The presumed launch is in April at the NAB conference (http://www.nabshow.com/)....
FedEx Switching to Mac?
According to one unconfirmed source, Federal Express may be looking to make a significant purchase of Macs to replace their current PCs.
Reportedly, the move is under consideration due to the recent wave of viruses that have swept the PC world.
While Macs are not inherently immune to virus attacks, most viruses have been written on the Windows/PC...
