Any mac users at bc???

[KazDog]

I bought a Mac in February and the hard drive crashed in May. I lost everything I had saved. Beware of the people at the Apple Store because they are big liars. This piece of shit computer was supposed to be compatible with anything. They even told me that everything should plug and play. WRONG! My Lexmark printer is not compatible along with my new sony camcorder.

If you bought your computer in Feb and the hard drive crashed in May, they will replace it for free. It's under warranty. My laptop screen was acting a little weird and I took it in to the Apple store and they replaced it same day after 6 months of using it. It was a $1026 repair.

As far as everything being plug and play. You happen happen to chose one out of almost everything that isn't. Sony camcorders. Although you can make it work with a MPEG Streamclip (free) and an Apple Quicktime MPEG2 Playback Component (about $20). Both of these are available by download online.

Lexmark isn't compatible with Vista's either. It's actually more compatible with a Mac. But it's not a very good printer for computer compatibility in general.

SEE BELOW FROM LEXMARK FORUM AND BELOW THAT FROM A LEXMARK WEBSITE....

I got the Lexmark 1270 free with a laptop I bought from Best Buy. It was overpriced in my opinion. It does not work with Vista. Period. The so-called drivers Lexmark has on their website are phony. You can update the drivers all you want. Lexmark doesn't care. I have read every post out there, called and emailed Lexmark tech support numerous times, contacted Microsoft, Best Buy, been promised a disk that has the Vista drivers on it (which I still haven't received in 4 weeks and from what I've read doesn't work either). I'm fine with forking out the bucks for a new printer that actually WORKS with Vista... but this just demonstrates how much Lexmark cares about their products and customer service. I will NEVER buy or use another Lexmark product again.

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2001

MACWORLD EXPO

- Driver software soon to be available for

Z22, Z32 and Z52 Color Jetprinters(TM) -

As part of its continuing commitment to the Macintosh community, Lexmark International, Inc., today demonstrated new printer drivers for its Z22, Z32 and Z52 Color Jetprinters that support Mac OS X. Driver software may be downloaded from Lexmark's web site at www.lexmark.com/drivers/, shortly after Apple's final release of Mac OS X.

"Mac OS X is an impressive modern operating system and Lexmark is excited to extend its support," said Tim Craig, president of Lexmark's Consumer Printer Division. "Lexmark has established itself as a resolution leader in the printer industry and our easy-to-use printers complement the new Aqua interface with sharp and vivid output that matches the brilliance of the images on the screen."

"With state-of-the-art technology throughout, including a new Quartz 2D graphics engine for stunning graphics and broad font support, Mac OS X offers a broad range of imaging capabilities," said Clent Richardson, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "Lexmark's line of top-notch inkjet products is a fantastic complement to Mac OS X, and we are thrilled with the company's support."

Mac OS X's "Aqua" interface offers an easy-to-use environment, with vivid colors, crisp graphics and an intuitive, uncluttered design. Lexmark helps users ensure their printed images look as rich and sharp as the images on the screen with print resolutions of up to 2400 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi). Lexmark inkjets deliver a package of ultimate ease-of-use features designed to enhance productivity and give the user a hassle-free experience.


KAZ