If Maxtor indicated on the package that the contents work with Macs, and part of the contents is a PCI ATA card, they're implying, unless they say otherwise, that the latter works with Macs also.
Unless consumer protection in Canada is worse than in the U.S., you should be able to get a refund from the retailer, regardless of whether the package is opened or not. (Down here, most retailers will take the merchandise back within 30 days even if you just don't like it!) - Aaron >Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 18:36:08 -0500 >From: Michael Shaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: I feel like such a fool...MAXTOR WARNING. > >I need to buy a PCI ATA adapter. > >I bought a brand new 7200 R.P.M. DiamondMax Plus 133 MB/sec Maxtor 80 Gig ATA >hard drive tonight that came with a ATA PCI interface card that I can connect >it to. If you buy the drive you get the card for free inside the box. Only >$220.00 Canadian. > >Sure enough there is a smiling blue & white Mac OS symbol on the box right >beside the Windows icon to indicate that it works with Macintosh. > >Well, guess what ??? > >The card does NOT work with Macintosh computers so the drive can't be used >unless I go out and buy a Sonnet card. The card is one of the dopey Promise >cards with Maxtor printed on it. > >Since I opened the box I cannot return the drive. > >Does anyone know of a work-around for using these Maxtor cards with Macs ??? > >All of the software and literature INSIDE the biox is strictly Windows stuff. > >M -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
