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
Tabs and Safari b62
ThinkSecret posts information about Safari Beta 62 which appears to a much requested feature -- Tabs:
In beta 62 of Safari, which has yet to be posted for download, tabbed browsing can be activated via the hidden debug menu. Once turned on, pressing Command-T opens a new tab. In Safari, tabs are lined up in their own bar below the toolbar, like the bookmarks bar. When the bookmarks bar ...
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Boot OS 9 on new PowerMacs?
MacBidouille posts instructions on how to boot OS 9 on the current PowerMacs.
MacNews.net.tc provides english translation:
- Install Tinkertool
- Make all folders visible
- Relaunch the Finder
- Insert the Restore CD 1 and click on '.images'
- Double-click on OS9General.dmg
- Copy the System Folder to your harddrive
- Reboot.
Note: this is...
Apple Store in Tokyo
This Nikkei Net article reports that Apple will be opening an Apple Store in "Tokyo's Ginza".
Planning of an Apple Store in Tokyo was first mentioned in this Page 2 rumor which stated:
The architechtural firm which designed the glass steps in the Apple SoHo store in New York let slip that they are under contract with Apple to 'out-do themselves' with a similar design for an Apple...
Power Mac G4 Power Supply Exchange
Displeased with the sound coming from your Power Mac (Mirrored Drive Doors)?
Apple has initiated a Power Supply Exchange Program:
The Power Supply Exchange Program is not a repair option for power supplies or system fans that have failed or are defective. Its purpose is solely to offer owners of Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) computers the option to reduce the noise produced ...
iPod and Powerbook Dates?
MacWhispers posts two updates today:
This article claims that the 15" Powerbook is delayed... despite being said to be ready to go 10 days ago, this current report states it won't be available until April.
Another article claims that the new iPods will be released on February 25th, 2003... despite previous claims that they would be released "no later than February 11th". ...
iPods Deal until March 14th?
pyrotoaster wrote in that Apple is now offering a special deal on the 10GB iPod
If you buy a 10 GB iPod (and only a 10 GB iPod) from the Apple online store between now and March 14, Apple will give you a free XtremeMac Get Connected Kit.
The March 14th date has spawned some speculation that updates may be delayed until then, however MacUnderground feels this deal implies...
The Evidence for the Mac Tablet
In early 2003, the pre-expo hype of MacWorld San Francisco brought to surface many rumors of an Apple-branded Tablet.
Scattered rumors of Apple PDAs and Tablets have littered the rumor scene before, but have always fallen short.
The last official word we heard was from Steve Jobs in September 2002, when he was questioned directly about Tablet PC's. His response seemed to dismiss...
Apple Adopts Sony Superdrive?
A Macintouch.com reader and MacBidouille notes that Apple has adopted a Sony drive for their Superdrive on the new iMac. From Macintouch:
I just purchased a new 1.0 GHz iMac from an Apple store yesterday. To my surprise the Apple System Profiler reported that the DVD drive was not a Pioneer drive, but instead is a Sony DVD RW DW-U10A. Apparently this is a DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and...
Classic (CRT) iMac to be Discontinued?
Looprumors.com claims that the Classic iMac (CRT) will be discontinued by late summer, leaving the eMac as the only CRT...
eMac to be Discontinued?
Rumor posted on Apple's discussion forum:
An employee at my local Apple store told me that Apple is going to quietly discontiue the Emac. He said that they are no longer making the Emac. Only the ones currently in inventory will be available for purchasing. The reputation of the machine has been tarnished due to all of the display problems. Look for a new model to replace the Emac soon.
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Microsoft Acquires Virtual PC from Connectix
MacCentral reports that Microsoft has acquired Virtual PC from Connectix:
According to a statement by the director of marketing and business for the Macintosh Business Unit (of Microsoft), it appears Virtual PC for Mac will continue active development:
"What this means for Mac users is that Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) will be responsible for supporting and shipping ...
Microsoft to Acquire Connectix?
This CRN article reports that Microsoft is acquiring Connectix:
The software giant, which is expected to formally unveil the deal Thursday, will use the technology to allow customers to carve out multiple partitions on a single Intel-based server, allowing them to run multiple instances of a single operating system and multiple workloads.
While Microsoft seems most interested in...
Upcoming Apple iMac Sound System?
In an interview with Shoichi Ishida, the head of Sanyo Electric Co.'s young System Solution Development Center, Ishida mentions being more proactive in marketing their products. He mentions one specific Apple connection:
For example, when Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL) released its new iMac with a 15-inch liquid crystal flat display in 2002, Ishida saw the potential to improve its sound...
Quark OS X - Testing, Free Upgrade?
News.com reports that Quark is providing some more details on the upcoming QuarkXPress OS X:
Quark on Tuesday began posting details about QuarkXPress 6 on its Web site. The initial release includes information on OS X compatibility, user interface refinements and expanded "undo" options. "This is the first glimpse--we'll be announcing more information every couple of weeks," Turpin said. ...
Apple Desktops Outperforming Intel?
Robert Scoble writes in his weblog:
I've had some sneaks behind the scenes (not official ones, though). Apple has some cool stuff coming this year to be sure -- including some desktop machines that are outperforming current Intel stuff....
MacRumors Buyer's Guide
A new section has been launched at MacRumors...
The MacRumors Buyer's Guide which will be located at https://buyersguide.macrumors.com and is also accessible from the tabs at the top of the main page.
This new section will provide a product summary for each Apple model and will try to provide buyers with key information about product cycles, including:
- Last Release Date
- Buy...
More FW800, TouchScreen iPod Rumors
Kodawarisan posts a rumor about iPods this week... and also mentions FW800, and a touch-LCD instead of the scroll...
IBM's Power5 is Coming
News.com reports that IBM has successfully tested one of the upcoming Power5 processors, and the results appear promising:
On business computing tasks, the Power5 will be able to perform four times the work of the existing Power4 processor, Zeitler said. IBM introduced the first Power4 systems in late 2001.
The PowerPC 970 -- a Power4-derivative chip -- is expected later this...
Various Rumor Tidbits
MacWhispers posts a compliation of various tidbits they've acquired... some of which inspired previous rumors they have posted.
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15inch Powerbook Anticipated
According to Spymac, the Powerbook 15" will be seeing upgrades in the near future:
sources anticipate that Apple will be ready to roll out the updated 1GHz 15.4" PowerBooks by the end of February, with an announcement as early as next week not out of the question.
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