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
MacRumors' 2003 Rumor Rejects and Unconfirmed
Last year, MacRumors published our first Rumor Reject and Unconfirmed List. This compilation of unconfirmed and unverifiable rumors offered readers a glimpse of the tidbits that never quite made it onto MacRumors.com's front page.
Surprisingly enough, a couple of these out-of-nowhere rumors came true in 2003. Apple-branded Presentation Software and Apple Music Sales rumors evolved into...
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Source of Cheap 1.5GB Drives?
With the rumors of cheap 2GB iPods floating around, many are asking what storage technology could be used in the new devices. Traditional hard drives and flash memory appear to be too expensive at this time.
One reader points out that a company called Cornice has been producing 1inch 1.5GB Hard Drives since mid year that go for $65/each in lots of 10,000. Cornice was reportedly trying to get ...
MWSF: More Mini iPod Confirmation and Detail?
Amidst the buzz surrounding the rumored "mini" iPods coming, MacRumors has received reliable confirmation that, indeed, new mini iPods will be announced at MacWorld San Francisco.
The new iPods will be physically smaller than current iPods. The "mini" description reportedly refers not only to the diminished capacity (2GB and 4GB by some reports), but also to the physical size of the units.
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MacRumors in 2003
As 2003 comes to an end, MacRumors has seen significant growth and continued success.
The site has always meant to provide an easy method to track and report interesting Mac News and Rumor items, and I feel it continues to succeed at this basic task.
2003 brought a few complementary side-projects (DailyTunes.com and MacBytes.com) as well as the emergence of MacRumors Page 2 and the...
iChat AV 3.0? AIM and iChat?
MacOSXRumors reports that the next major revision of iChat AV will will have AOL/AIM video-conferencing compatibility... while interoperability with other protocols is not expected, according to the rumor site.
AOL's AIM with video conferencing is currently in Beta testing... and several readers have reported that AIM Beta users appear in iChat with a greyed-out Video icon next to their...
Clarification: Flash iPod 'Rumor'
AudioRevolution posted an article on the rumored low-end iPods.
In their article, they mention the possibility of Flash-based iPods, but this appears to simply be recycled information from a Reuters article in which an analyst was speculating that the new iPods may be Flash-based.
As a result, this report does not appear to provide any new information (beyond simple...
New 1U Rackmount?
Appleinsider describes a possible new 1U rackmount enclosure with "3 drive bays, as opposed to 4, separated by two circular openings on the front of the chasis."
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PowerBook Trade-in Program? [Update]
ThinkSecret reports that U.S. owners of the original and "Gigabit Ethernet" G4 PowerBooks will be able to take part in a new pilot trade in program.
According to the rumor site, Apple will be offering $700 trade-in credit for eligible laptops towards a new 15" or 17" PowerBook from Apple.
Eligible laptops need to be in reasonable physical condition, free from LCD or other accidental damage. ...
iPods Sold Out?
BBC News reports that the iPod is "flying off shop shelves" with demand clearly outstripping supply.
Some British shops have been left to take post-Christmas sales despite Apple "doing all it could to increase production".
This echos consumer and retailer experiences in the United States with many locations selling out of the popular Apple peripheral. An AdAge article (pay content) had...
New Pro Audio App?
One OSXAudio forum post reports on some unconfirmed rumors circulating about a new audio application possibly coming from Apple.
The new app is reportedly "primarily targeted at engineers more than musicians, and is thus designed to maximize speed, stability, and sound...
eMacs Changing?
Some are speculating that eMacs may be updated due to their listing under "Previous Generation eMacs" in Apple's Special Deals page. But this small change alone does not appear to be convincing evidence of updates.
That being said, an anonymous unconfirmed report previously sent to MacRumors had claimed that eMacs would be discontinued in January with the introduction of a new iMac. The...
DVD Studio Pro 2.0.4
Apple has posted an update to DVD Studio Pro through your Mac OS X Software Update:
The DVD Studio Pro 2.0.4 update is strongly recommended for all users of DVD Studio Pro 2. This update adds support for Cropped D-1 and 1/2 D-1 MPEG-2 video resolutions in addition to a number of enhancements and improved overall stability.
Additionally, this update changes the behavior of the dual-layer break ...
Steve Jobs, Apple and Innovation
FastCompany has posted their most recent magazine article on "Steve Jobs, Apple and the Limits of Innovation".
The in-depth article covers Apple's legacy of innovation and explores why that model has not yet been successful in placing them on top in the competitive computer market. Howard Anderson, a venture capitalist notes "Innovation isn't the key to economic growth. Management is the key...
Mini iPods, iLife Updates, No New CPUs at MacWorld Expo?
ThinkSecret cites "reliable sources" that MacWorld San Francisco will bring new low-end 'mini iPods' and a major update to Apple's iLife package.
According to the rumor site, the new "pocket-size" iPods will come in various capacities and colors (including stripes). Prices will reportedly start at a mere $100. Colors are also reportedly coming to the current iPod line.
The "music centric" ...
QuarkXPress 6.1 Soon?
ThinkSecret reports that QuarkXpress 6.1 is nearing release... "sometime within the next several...
Apple Considering 20th Anniversary Superbowl Ad?
Last month's print version of Advertising Age reported that Apple was in talks with their Advertising agency, TBWA/Chiat/Day, about developing a 20th Anniversary Superbowl Advertisement "that would be reminiscent of "1984".
The "1984" Apple ad marked the introduction of the Macintosh and was originally aired during half-time at the 1984 Superbowl. The "1984" television ad has received...
2004 to Bring 'Free' Net Music
CNN writes that "The great digital music giveaway is about to begin."
They expect that next year will mark promotions by companies to push their music download services.
Already known is that Pepsi and Apple will be giving away 100 million songs on specially marked Pepsi products. Napster is also getting into the game with the Miller Brewing company giving away "thousands of...
Forbes: What's Next?
Forbes posts a speculative piece about what is to come from Apple in the coming months.
Much of the information posted is simply a summary of what has been circulating around the rumor sites.
One analyst agrees with the predictions of speedbumped PowerMacs in Jan, and even speculates that a G5 PowerBook is...
Low Cost 2GB and 4GB iPods - in January?
Appleinsider posts some more confirmation that low-cost iPods will be coming to market from Apple.
According to the rumor site, the new models will come in in both 2GB and 4GB configurations and "carry a very modest price tag".
Low-end iPod rumors began in late November, with a subsequent Page 2 rumor claiming that 2GB "mini" iPods were making the rounds amongst select insiders. These new...
Official MacWorld San Francisco 2004 Quicktime Stream
Apple has posted [link no longer working] a placeholder page for the official MacWorld San Francisco 2004 Keynote Quicktime Stream.
Watch Apple CEO Steve Jobs deliver the Macworld Expo keynote address from Moscone Center in San Francisco. See the live webcast right here on January 6 at 9am PT exclusively in QuickTime and MPEG-4. It's an event you won't want to miss.
IDG just confirmed last week ...
