IPad Mini Retina, or iPad Air...or wait?

I'm wondering if others are experiencing what I am regarding the recent batch of iPads. I have a 1g iPad Mini - and really like it - but wonder whether an upgrade is worth it, this time around. The iPad Mini Retina isn't in most local Apple Stores yet, which means I can't even try them out before the upcoming sales.
I don't want an iPad Air; nice machine, but the Mini's size and dimensions make it much easier to use. The iPad Mini Retina, however, is said to have a disappointing screen (at least in comparison with the iPad 4 & 5), and the speed boost is the kind of thing you take for granted. If you have had a chance to sample the new iPads, is it best ot purchase now, or wait a generation?
Thanks!

I'd suggest you wait until the new iPad minis are available in the stores and then check them out for yourself. Then you can decide whether the current model will suit your needs or whether you wish to wait. Note that a new model isn't likely until late next year, though Apple could well improve the screen in the current model as yields improve or new screen providers become available.
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