How is iOS 8.3 on the 1st gen iPad Mini?

First off, I almost never update my iOS because I'm always terrified it will make my devices sluggish. And since I can't afford to get the latest and greatest Apple upgrade whenever they release a new one it too adds to my anxiety of upgrading iOS software on my older devices.
I really couldn't find anything about how performance is on the 1st generation iPad Mini. So I'll give you my specs and preferably if someone has experience with at least the same generation and gb then let me know how the upgrade worked out for you. Especially as far as sluggishness goes. Switching apps, etc. Most likely I'll be directly upgrading to iOS 8.3 since I'm still on iOS 7.1.2.
iPad Mini (1st generation)
16gb, wifi only
Uses: Apps, photos, and web surfing
Songs: 6, Videos: 1, Photos: 750, Apps: 96
Capacity: 13.4gb
Available: 1.1gb
Version: 7.1.2 (11D257)
Model: MD531LL/A

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I also own a 1st generation iPad Mini and i'll admit iOS 8 doesn't feel as "snappy" as it did with iOS 7. That being said I think it works fine with 8.3 and there has been some major improvements since the first version of iOS 8.

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