Using a new IPad mini now or wait?

[ACCYSTAN]

Hi,
I am in the market for at least 2 new iPad minis.
I Normally buy them from John Lewis due to the 2 year warranty.
However, speaking to the IT guy in work, he tells me Apple are likely to bring out a new iPad mini this year.

So the question is, do I buy the current iPad now?
Wait for the new one to come out and go for it?
Will the existing iPad mini be reduced when the new one is announced?

[Heres Johnny]

I’m in a similar position, my current one in over 5 years old and slowly dying so I’m looking to get a new one. There were a few smallish discounts on the current iPad mini around when I looked a month ago, and the rumours were a new one would arrive in March but that’s not happened so I’m not sure what to think. I’m hanging on until I have to change or the new one arrives, I think Oct is the other normal window when Apple release products but times aren’t normal (if it’s not Covid it’s chip shortages) so I guess it could be anytime. Not the most helpful response I’m afraid.

[ACCYSTAN]

I forgot about the chip shortages

It’s fair to assume this will have a knock on effect

[jimmythingy]

I have the current IPad mini 5 that I bought last June, I have no complaints with speed or display but it is an old fashioned looking thing now compared to other tablets with its wide bezels.

I still think it stands up against any of the other tablets in the market currently but I don’t watch movies on it so it maybe an unfair comparison.

[sjg]

It is due an update and the rumours are same design (touch ID, etc) just a CPU update. Nothing groundbreaking.

The current one has an A12, supports the Apple Pencil, etc. Much the same spec-wise as the basic iPad. It’s plenty fast enough for anything you’re likely to do.

So I’d just buy now if you need it now - and (as always) something newer and faster is around the corner if you can wait.

[ajprice]

The next Apple event (WWDC) has been announced, the dates are June 7th-11th.
https://www.macworld.com/article/230957/apples-eve...

[BobToc]

https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#iPad_Mini

[ACCYSTAN]

Thank you for the links

[CorradoTDI]

For the sake of a few weeks I'd definitely wait...

It looks like (from the rumours) that they've put a bit of thought into the new one rather than just upgrade the existing form factor.

[ACCYSTAN]

Have apple announced a new iPad mini?

[cobra kid]

Maybe look at the Apple website?

[GranpaB]

[Heres Johnny]

No, and the pundits ive read are thinking it’s less likely, at least this year.

Bit disappointed