Sorry to say the newer versions of the Macbook pro do not include built in 
ethernet interfaces. You must use a dongle for all apple products on the laptop 
side now I believe.  I’m not sure about the macbook itself but the air and pro 
both require dongles.  I think the last pro that had a built in ethernet was a 
2011 or early 12 model.

Hope that helps

> On Jun 28, 2016, at 7:06 PM, Marshall Scott <mfsc...@mac.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi, Andy,
> If you want to have a true portable computer, the Mac Mini is not for you.  
> It is basically designed to be used with a separate monitor and keyboard.
> 
> The Mac Book Aire is lightweight and is very portable but I don't know how 
> well you would like the keyboard.  It also requires a dongle to conect to an 
> Ethernet.   Wyfy is build in.  There is no built in hard drive or DVD drive.
> 
> The Mac Book Pro has a hard drive and a DVD drive as well as an Ethernet 
> connection and WyFy.
> 
> I'm not sure what the Mac Book has in terms of hardware.
> 
> HTH
> 
> Marshall
> 
>> On Jun 28, 2016, at 4:46 PM, Andy <meikle.ai...@btinternet.com 
>> <mailto:meikle.ai...@btinternet.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Kimber.
>> 
>> Thank goodness someone at last understood my request.  Yes, the keyboard is 
>> very important to me  as I've very poor sense of touch.
>> 
>> I've been reading up on the Macbook, the Macbook pro, the Macbook mini and 
>> the Macbook Air and I'm completely lost and even more confused.
>> 
>> So, it's nice to have your recommendation and I'm feeling that I'm at last 
>> getting some responce to my enquiries.
>> 
>> You see, I have no experience at all of Apple products.  All of the Mac's I 
>> mentioned above.  I've never ever seen or touched on and all of my friends 
>> are Windows, so I'm in a fix.
>> 
>> So thanks again for your responce.  It's getting me thinking.
>> 
>> Very best wishes.
>> Andy.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Kimberly <mailto:kimbersinbox1...@gmail.com>
>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 10:01 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Mac book recommendation please
>>> 
>>> The Mac air keyboard is quite good. The keys are full size and have a nice 
>>> firmness when typing.
>>> 
>>> Sent from Kimber's iPhone
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>>> On Jun 28, 2016, at 2:12 PM, Andy <meikle.ai...@btinternet.com 
>>> <mailto:meikle.ai...@btinternet.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Oh Scott.
>>>> 
>>>> I do need a portable device because I'm going on a 14 day hotel trip later 
>>>> this year to train with my new dog, and I simply could not stand being 
>>>> stuck in a hotel room with nothing.  Also, I'm hoping to have a holiday 
>>>> later this year if I can get the dog out of the way firstly, so again, I 
>>>> need something to keep me in contact with civilasation .  In addition, I 
>>>> think it would be quite nice to go to my local pub and sit there doing my 
>>>> email and other things, so hiring a mac book is no good.
>>>> 
>>>> You recommend a Macbook Air.  Does that have a tactyle keyboard or is 
>>>> there perhaps something better to consider?
>>>> 
>>>> Very best wishes.
>>>> Andy.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: Scott Granados <mailto:sc...@qualityip.net>
>>>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 3:45 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: Mac book recommendation please
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi Andy,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Depends on what you want to do.  A Macbook Air would be a fine option 
>>>>> especially for a secondary machine.  Probably low enough on the cost 
>>>>> especially on the second hand market.
>>>>> 
>>>>> A pro will give you more horse power but if you already have that IMac I 
>>>>> think you’re probably in good shape.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Here’s a whacky idea, what about renting a Macbook Pro for a few days for 
>>>>> the training and then going back to your iMac when you’re done.  Less 
>>>>> expensive and you don’t end up with hardware you don’t sound like you 
>>>>> need.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Jun 28, 2016, at 10:42 AM, Andy <meikle.ai...@btinternet.com 
>>>>>> <mailto:meikle.ai...@btinternet.com>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi all.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I have just purchased an imac desk-top computer but in order for me to 
>>>>>> undergo one-to-one training in my area, I need to buy a second hand 
>>>>>> portable device.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Once I have a recomendation, a friend can have a look on Ebay.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I'd like a mac lap-top and if possible, running El Capitan.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> My sense of touch is very poor so I need a mac book with a pretty good 
>>>>>> keyboard on it.  I could attach the Apple USB keyboard if necessary, but 
>>>>>> that's another bit of equipment to carry.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> So should I buy a second hand Mac book pro:  a Mac book or something 
>>>>>> similar?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Your advise would be very welcome as I'm just dying to take up this 
>>>>>> training opertunity.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Very best wishes.
>>>>>> Andy.
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