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
iTunes 4 and Rendezvous
In July, at MacWorld Expo New York 2002, Steve Jobs demonstrated a beta version of iTunes which incorporated Rendezvous technology, allowing dynamic addition and removal of music libraries from computers within Rendezvous' reach.
At that time, the technology was slated for early 2003. As expected, we've heard that iTunes (version 4?) will contain this expected technology, and is...
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OS X on x86 Prototype Boxes
MacEdition updates with further confirmation of the rumored OS X on x86 project (Marklar), indicating that prototype boxes have been seeded with versions of Final Cut Pro as well as an OS X-only browser.
First serious confirmation of an OS X on x86 project came from eWeek in August, 2002. x86 OS X appears to be a contingency plan for Apple, based on these rumors.
The OS X-only...
How to Replace an XServe RAID Battery
In anticipation of the release of Apple's Xserve RAID, Apple has kindly posted a guide with instructions on how to replace the battery in your Xserve RAID.
Apple provides step-by-step instructions for the yet-released product.
Xserve RAID was originally announced at the same time as the release announcement of the Xserve in May 2002. The Xserve RAID sports a 3U enclosure, 14 drive...
iPod II?
Newcomer, MacNews.net.tc claims that Apple will be introducing a major iPod revision at MacWorld SF:
While details remain a bit sketchy, there definitely will be a new highend model with a colour screen, while the entry-level model will be the 10 GB version of the old variant (with new software, though).
iPods were last updated in July 2002, with a 20GB model, and has seen...
10.2.2 Released ( Software Update )
The 10.2.2 Update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for the following applications and technologies: Address Book, iChat, IP Firewall, Mail, Print Center, Rendezvous, Sherlock and Windows file service discovery. The update also includes the updated services previously delivered in Security Update 2002-09-20.
For detailed information on this Update, please visit http://...
IBM's Power4+
TheRegister.co.uk reports on IBM's eServer p650, introduced today. The new server features 8-processors utilizing the Power4+, a slimmed down version of their Power4, aimed at the server market:
One of the reasons why IBM can cut prices to the bone with the pSeries 650 is that the Power4+ chip at the heart of the machine is based on a single chip module implementation of the Power4...
PowerPC 970 Presentation PDF
IBM has posted a PDF of the presentation of the IBM PowerPC 970 from the Microprocessor Forum by Peter Sandon.
The IBM PowerPC 970 has been covered previously, but these are the actual slides from the presentation, and most of the information currently publically...
Apple Product Cycles as of November 2002
Most Recent Apple Updates
iMac 15" - Jan 2002
XServe - May 2002
iMac 17" - Jul 2002
iPod - Jul 2002
PowerMac G4 - Aug 2002
PowerBook G4 - November 2002
iBook - November 2002
Next major Apple Event - MacWorld Expo SF - Jan 7-10 2003
Update: joed provides a more detailed list of past product updates, including software releases.
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iMac Updates at MWSF
Spymac reports on an iMac update to take places at MacWorld San Francisco (Jan).
The update is reported to include speed bumps to 1GHz as well as inclusion of a slot-load drive. ...
Laptop Rumor Wrapup: Winners and Losers
Few Apple product announcements have been preceded by such a discordant flurry of rumors as the Powerbook and iBook revisions that took place on November 6, 2002. After each announcement, MacRumors attempts to sift through the rumors and their sources to reveal their accuracy in hindsight.
PowerBooks
Powerbook rumors have been floating around since their last revision in April......
New iBooks and Powerbooks!
Apple's online store has been updated:
iBooks:
$999, 700MHz, 12.1", 16MB ATI 7500, CD-ROM
$1299, 800MHz, 12.1", 32MB ATI 7500, Combo
$1599, 800MHz, 14.1", 32MB ATI 7500, Combo
Powerbooks:
$2299, 867MHz, Combo Drive, Radeon 9000
$2799, 1GHz, Combo Drive, Radeon 9000
$2999, 1GHz, SuperDrive, Radeon 9000
...
Final Roundup... iBooks and Powerbooks
The time draws near...
Various news sources expect iBook updates to take place on November 6th. CNet, PowerPage, ThinkSecret and others have posted similar specs of the upcoming iBooks, with further proof provided by Apple themselves on price drops of the iBook to $999. The only dissent comes from YourDailyMac.com, who hint at a surprise iBook 32MB Video Ram upgrade.
Specs and...
MWSF 2003 Powerbooks?
PowerPage also updates with news of MWSF 2003 PowerBook G4 updates with Variable Bus Timing, heat reduction system, new processor cooling, and brighter screens.
If true, a 2003 release date likely precludes the release of bumped Powerbooks at this time.
Even more than usual, there have been numerous conflicting rumors of coming upgrades. ...
Full iBook Specs
PowerPage.org posted full specs on the upcoming iBooks
$999, CD-ROM, 12.1", 700MHz G3, 128MB, 20GB
$1299, Combo Drive, 12.1", 800MHz G3, 128MB, 30GB
$1599, Combo Drive, 14.1", 800MHz G3, 256MB, 30GB
No Bluetooth, No iBook Superdrive. They claim Powerbook details coming soon...
Historically, PowerPage has provided accurate specs in the final days before...
iBooks at $999, Powerbooks at $2299?
New Apple Instant Loan images appeared on Apple's website which reflect lower price points for both the iBook and Powerbook.
iBook from $999. (local mirror)
Powerbooks from $2,299. (local mirror)
ThinkSecret first posted about price drops on iBooks. Previously, no mention of Powerbook price points have been made.
Update: Apple has corrected the images on their site to reflect...
Apple Internal Bluetooth Module Documents
In an April 28, 2002 letter to the FCC from Apple Computer:
Apple Computer wishes to apply for a Limited Modular Approval of a 2.4 GHz BlueTooth Module. The module is to be used only in Apple manufactured computers including the Apple ibook and Apple Titanium. Two unique antennas are included in this application because of unique enclosure restrictions between the computers. Where...
iBook Specs and Powerbook Superdrive
ThinkSecret posts specs and prices for the upcoming iBooks. Speed bumps to 700 and 800MHz along with $200 price drops are expected, according to ThinkSecret.
While ThinkSecret still maintains no Superdrive, we've received additional confirmation that Powerbooks with Superdrive will be released despite rumors to the...
New Apple Trademark: 'XGrid'
Apple has registered a new Trademark with the name "XGrid".
Communication by computer; communication intercommunication; rental, hire and leasing of communications apparatus; providing access to electronic communication networks for the access to electronic mail-boxes; electronic bulletin board services; electronic transmission of data and documents via a global computer network (Internet)...
More Powerbook Rumors...
MacUser.co.uk is reporting on the upcoming Powerbook upgrades with numbers that are contrary to other circulating rumors:
Instead the fastest PowerBook will be 933MHz (up from 867MHz) and the entry level 667MHz model will be speed-bumped to 867MHz.
According to their sources, Superdrive is not going to be an option, while Bluetooth will be built-in.
Meanwhile, ThinkSecret...
Superdrive'd TiBooks or Not?
ThinkSecret and MacOSRumors are jumping on the November 5th bandwagon started by MacPlus.
Both sites dismiss the possibility of Superdrive'd Powerbooks for this release. This is also reinforced by the News.com article quoting Joswiak.
A MacRumors source, however, verifies the existance of prototype Powerbooks with Superdrive at this time, suggesting that the release is imminent. The ...
