TS1398 iPad mini poor wifi

The wifi connection on my new iPad mini (32GB wifi only) is so slow that I am submitting this from my iPod touch (4th gen). I actually started to access support on the iPad but it was just taking too long. Really this is not good enough for what should be out-of-the-box press-and-play technology. I have tried switching wifi off and back on - sometimes it helps. I have removed the iPad from its case - no discernible difference. I have been running both devices side by side and the Touch wins hands down every time. I'm not too upset about the yellowing around the edge of the iPad mini screen, but I really want the wifi to work at least as well as the iPod.
The iPad mini was purchased in Hanoi, Viet Nam from an authorized reseller sourced through apple.com. Both devices are being used in Viet Nam. Wifi is generally excellent.
Thanks,
Dave.

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http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/09/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems/
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