As you know, iPad mini rumors are flying all over the shop right now, and it’ll be surprising if an iPad mini doesn’t surface before the end of the year.

Apple have always been sceptical about reducing the screen size of its iPad, but if latest predictions are anything to go by, Apple would be foolish not to release an iPad mini. Gene Munster of Piper Jaffrey has predicted that Apple could sell 6 million mini iPads in just one quarter, that is, if they release it in time for Christmas. He reckons that a smaller iPad would take as much as 30% of Android’s market, and 10% of Apple’s own market.

Prices are predicted to start a $299…

The prospect of an iPad mini seems more and more realistic after the release of Google’s Nexus 7, but what do you think about the prospect of an iPad mini? Leave your comments below!

@TiP_Stephen