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
25% off Dell LCDs, 15% off 3rd Party LCDs
Dell is now offering 25% off select Dell LCD Monitors and 15% off 3rd Party LCDs until the August 6, 2003.
UltraSharp 1800FP, 18" LCD: $599 - $149.75 = $449.25
UltraSharp 2000FP 20" LCD: $1099 - $274.75 = $824.25
Planar 19" LCD: $709.95 - $106.49 = $603.46
They will work with a Mac, but be sure to check the interfaces.
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More Panther 7B21 Details and Screenshots
Various articles have appeared, detailing more features of the latest Panther build:
- AppleInsider posts some screenshots and short Quicktime clips of Panther in action. Overall speed improvements, built in Zip compression and and application switcher are detailed. More screenshot and quicktime clips can be found in this thread.
- MacMegaSite [Images removed per Apple Legal]...
Quicktime and AOL 9.0 Integration
MacCentral reports on comments from Apple about Quicktime integration with AOL 9.0.
The newest version of AOL provides tight Quicktime integration for the first time. Previously, PC AOL users have had to download the Quicktime installer separately. The new version also provides a more integrated experience, with movies now embedded into pages, instead of spawning a separate player window.
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UK PowerBooks - Short Supply
MacWorld.co.uk reports that according to UK resellers... the PowerBooks are in "short supply"
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Pixar Moving to Mac OS X?
A number of independent reports have indicated the same thing... that Pixar is moving to Mac OS X...
Readers may remember a report in February in which CNet reported that Pixar was moving from Sun servers to Intel based servers for their render farms. At present, this will remain unchanged. However, new reports (and one user Siggraph post) indicate that Pixar's internal applications and...
PowerMac Dual 1.8GHz G5's?
MacBidouille posts a rumor update indicating that due to an extraordinarily high volume of PowerMac Dual 2.0 GHz G5 orders, Apple is considering introducing another model -- to shift some demand towards the 1.8GHz Processors.
According to the French site, a decision on whether or not to introduce a Dual 1.8GHz machine will be made next week. This new model will reportedly be priced at...
Panther Server 7B20 [Updated]
Panther Server 7B20 has seeded. No details.
Update: Minor Details at...
Final Cut Pro 4 - $899
J&R is selling Final Cut Pro 4 for $899.00. $100 off retail. Due to sales restrictions, the lower price is only displayed once you add the software is added to your cart.
Link: Final Cut Pro 4
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Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse?
AppleInsider.com updates with a report that revives rumors of an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
The new peripherals are reported to match the new PowerMacs with an aluminum look as well as incorportate Bluetooth wireless technology. They will initially be offered as a build-to-order option.
Other minor hints of upcoming Bluetooth peripherals have included:
hidden Bluetooth...
Best Buy and Apple - August 10th
News.com provides confirmation of the Apple and Best Buy rumors and reports that have been filtering in.
CNet quotes a Best Buy statement:
As part of a pilot program, a few Best Buy stores will begin carrying a larger selection of Apple products, and Apple sales representatives will work in some Best Buy retail locations to help enhance the customer buying experience
...and...
Internal Apple 17inch PowerBook Discounts
Reports indicate that Apple is offering the 17" PowerBook for Apple employees at significant discounts. These 17" PowerBook promotion purchases do not count towards the usual number of machines that can be bought at discount per year. The discount is offered until late September, or "while supplies last".
Many speculate that this may foreshadow PowerBook updates, however, similar...
First 'Independent' Artists Arrive
Yesterday's PaidContent.org notes also mentioned an event of significance:
First independent artists is now available on iTunes: starting today, Moby is on iTunes...
In this context, "Independent" artists and labels simply refer to those who are not part of the five major record labels. Apple recently opened their iTunes Music Service to independent labels and artists. Jody...
G6 Rumors
MacBidouille claims the 980 is coming. Based on the Power5, with 3 Altivec units, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyperthreading, and are currently under testing. Supposedly, a significant performance increase over the PowerPC 970 (also known as the...
iTunes to Windows Notes
PaidContent.org posted some notes from Peter Lowe's keynote speech at the Jupiter Plug.In Conference. Peter Lowe is Apple's director of Marketing for Applications and Services.
In his speech, Lowe reiterates that iTunes for Windows is still on track to launch by the end of the year and "certainly it is our intention...
15inch PowerBook Problems
PowerPage.org claims that Apple is still having engineering problems with the 15" Aluminum PowerBook.
They also report that the PowerBook 17" as been End-of-Life'd...
Power5 at Microprocessor Forum 2003
The 2003 Microprocessor Forum takes place this year between October 13th - October 16th in San Jose, California.
Whether your interest is in server processors, PC processors, networking processors, high-performance embedded, or innovative "extreme" processors, MPF 2003 will have information you need to have.
Last year's Microprocessor Forum brought the...
PowerMac Delivery Dates?
ThinkSecret offers distributer data from Ingram Micro on the delivery dates of the PowerMac G5's.
According to Ingram Micro, dates in August are targetted for the 1.6 and 1.8GHz machines, while "late September" is the expected date of the 2.0GHz model.
Meanwhile, those who have ordered their 2.0GHz PowerMacs early from Apple continue to have late August delivery...
Macs Showing Up at Best Buys
Scattered reports from readers, indicate that Macs have started showing up at Best Buys.
Sterling, VA: Setting up new Macs. Had 12", 17" PowerBooks, iBooks, PowerMacs, eMacs, iMacs and 17" LCD.
Bloomingdale, IL: Everything but the 17" PowerBook. Not on shelves, but boxes were stacked. - MacGuy283
San Carlos, CA: eMac, iMac and PowerMac with 17" LCD. No special Apple...
Motorola and PowerBook, iMac Delays
AppleInsider.com updates with rumors about the PowerBooks and iMacs.
According to the rumor site, Apple's release of PowerBook updates has been hampered by Motorola's inability to produce enough PowerPC 7457's. Similar claims have recently been made by MacBidouille
Appleinsider claims that initial plans for a PowerBook launch fell on WWDC, but has been repeatedly delayed. The site...
More Panther 7B21 Notes
MacBidouille posts some notes about the most recent Panther build.
According to the French site, there have been bug fixes and increased stability. New features described include .zip compression via Finder, Expos tweaks, Address Book Exchange syncing, and a simplified Aqua look for the finder.
Versions of Apple's built-in Apps are given -- with the notable mention of Safari...
