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Originally Posted by davidfor
It depends on the device. I wouldn't expect Apple devices to be different, but, other brands can be. For laptops, I've noticed here in Australia, that each shop can have different model numbers, and the manufactor's site will have a different model number as well. Sometimes there are small feature differences, but frequently there is no obvious difference. But, it makes it harder to comparison shop, and allows them to refuse to price match.
For the Walmart deal, if there are any difference with the Kobo devices, I think it will be packaging and possibly a label on the device. And maybe something in the firmware. The other possibility is that Kobo might release their next device initially at only Walmart. That is probably a good idea for them, but not for the rest of us.
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I used to work for an electronics manufacturer and we used to make the exact same products but give them different model numbers for Best Buy vs. Sam's Club and Costco. Best Buy wouldn't carry the product if the model numbers were the same, because they'd loose sales to comparison shoppers or have to price match.