Just buy if u need it. No major changes in the next gen ipad mini i think. Maybe just processor upgrade and touch ID sensor. 

I'm using ipad mini retina, the performance of current processor n ram is superb.
I'm using it mainly for browsing, view/edit documents on the go and other productivity apps.
Sometimes for gaming.
Touch ID is not that useful for ipad i think. Haha.

Depends on your usage bro. If play a lot of game, cannot last 9 hours.
I can get 1 day ++ battery life on my usage (emails, social networks, browsing, youtube and skype calls about 2hrs/day). But I'm mostly on wifi at office n home. I'm not sure about whole day using cellular network.

Guyz, want to ask your opinion. Is it wise to choose iPad mini retina or iPad Air retina ?

I want to use it for read notes, edit doc., surfing (not for game). Mostly use for educational purpose. Which one is better ? hmmm

Well, if you want portability, get the iPad mini. It's perfect for traveling/outside use because of its size.

Meanwhile, a full-size iPad is great for web browsing, reading, light document editing and multimedia playback because of the larger display.

If you can wait, then wait.

Rumors and leaks suggest that Apple will release new hardware this September, and that includes iPad mini 3 and iPad Air 2.

I'm in dilemma at the moment lol..hmm, maybe will choose the mini 

If you plan to use it to take photos/videos, then the Mini is a great choice too. The size makes it easier to handle and less awkward when you use it outside.

Annual refresh of iPad has continue to deliver new SoC each and every time.

Apple dont focus much on processing power, instead focusing more on graphic performance. So, if you dont game much, then it wont be that much of a difference because most of the time, the processing power is under utilized. However, if you game, you might as well wait and see what is up for offer. Gaming performance increase is quite large each time.

Im more of a gadget guy than stock. Bone is the guy for stock.

Depends on you lor. Its a bit cheaper than what you can get directly from Apple Store.
I think most people who chase gadget always buy the newest one instead of drooling over the newer version for the sake of RM200.

I usually wait for Dec-CNY period. Many companies lucky draw and their workers post iPad for sale. Got one RM300 off retail price last time for brand new iPad4 that just launched.

If it's genuine for sure it's worth make sure it's genuine 

As like previous member said, that the new version maybe will update on fingerprint & new processor. But, it's just a rumours >.<

Sir, first of all I don't want to start brand war. But, I'm really regret on Buying Samsung Tab 3, the price last years was 1K similar to iPad Mini. And now, it's perform so slow lol. Better choose Apple, their OS is the best 

Yeap, it's depend on person itself. If you can wait, better wait new one. Just like <3 month left, close enough hehe 

To make me satisfy, I will pick cellular hehe. Rite now, confuse between air or mini version    I start study this September, so will wait for new version then hehe 

Yeap, other members also told the same hehe. Yeah, maybe will pick the mini. 1.6k with cellular. Kind can afford it, need to wait till new come out 

Bro, the price is Rm 1639.00 same either buy direct store/ online hehe 

The biggest difference between Apple and Samsung is that the former dont reduce price until the next gen is out while Samsung keep cutting price to attract more buyers as technology advances. Apple stand on pricing is what help maintain resale value.

Android tablet was hampered by volume problem, which is why they are expensive, but not necessary perform better. NVIDIA introduction of Tegra 2 & 3 didn't help either with its sub par performance.

Personally I think consumers have to educate themselves on the different offering on the market, instead of blaming manufacturers for misleading them. Most would focus on their advantages rather than pointing out their weaknesses compared to their competitors.

Personally, I still couldn't recommend Android tablet because of the lack of standard when it comes to app compatibility. A lot were horribly done or simply not supported when you are running on different SoC.

For me, there is no perfect tablet. That's why I have Android, iOS and Windows 8.1 tablets.

wait. The next iPad mini will feature touchID, 8mp camera, and the A8 chip. A8 may not be a huge performance gain, but its rumoured to be the "Haswell" of Apple processors. The A8 is supposedly the chip which will bring the biggest efficiency gain ever for iOS devices. The A7 was already an amazing mobile chip performance wise. A8 could be a slightly higher speed bump, but with 60% higher power efficiency.