The iPad Air 2 may have stolen all the spotlight, but that's not because of poor marketing planning. Apple did little to change the third generation of the iPad mini so it got little stage time. But it's not our job to decide which product gets the most fanfare.

Metal unibody, 7.5mm slim, 331g of weight, Optional LTE connectivity (Cat; 4, 150Mbps downlink, 7.9" 1,536 x 2,048 LED-backlit IPS LCD with 324 ppi pixel density, Apple iOS 8, Dual-core 1.3 GHz Apple A7 chipset, M7 motion co-processor, PowerVR GX6430 GPU, 1GB of RAM, 5MP autofocus camera,...

No microSD slot; Pricey memory upgrades; 32GB version should have been standard; No NFC connectivity; Apple Pay has limited functionality; Apple iOS 8 still relies on iTunes for music and file transfers

great Apple product as expected.we are Ipad gen 1 owners and this was the obvious step up.this is the best functioning and quickest device we've ever used.

App Availablity; Battery Life; Easy To Customize; Operating System; Screen; Web Browsing

My iPad mini 3 is just what I wanted and needed. It's not too big to take along in my bag. The screen on the iPad mini is 6 times the size of my iPod touch 4th gen.

So - it's great!

This case is top quality made with beautiful thick leather. I would recommend buying this case that is A+++++

We give our expert verdict on the iPad mini 3, with its super-compact design, powerful 64-bit processor and 7.9-inch screen, and find out if this miniature tablet delivers a big impact.

Fantastic build quality; iOS 8 operating system; Touch ID fingerprint reader

Price is high compared to some rivals; The iPad mini 2 is still available for much less

One of the nicest compact tablets you can buy, the iPad Mini 3 bears all the quality hallmarks of the iPad line, and it won't disappoint iOS-faithful buyers with the cash to spare. But the now-cheaper previous-gen Mini 2 model is a better value for most folks.

Undeniably attractive design; Touch ID fingerprint-sensing authentication; Carrier-switchable SIM on cellular-capable models

Not a compelling value for many buyers; with iPad Mini 2 at $100 less

Apple is of course a great product. I got it as a gift for my husband, he enjoys using it. I'm not disappointed at all. Great buy.

App Availablity; Battery Life; Easy To Customize; Operating System; Screen; Web Browsing; WiFi

I bought my iPad on sale which was the best decision because it is pricey. My iPad works great and I use it for everything from game playing, taking notes for class, and listening to music. I have a lot of downloads on it so 64gb is perfect for me because I still have tons of storage left to use.

The yearly upgrade cycle is now an accepted – if occasionally frustrating – part of being a technophile in today's constantly moving market. Once a year (or sometimes even sooner – yes, we're looking at you Sony), a product line will undoubtedly get refreshed or replaced; some updated specs, maybe...

Superb screen; Good colour balance; Rhythmic sound; Strong app selection; Premium design; ‘Touch ID

Very similar spec to last year