iPad mini Are iPad mini 4 worth buying?

[sonicrobby]

Best Buy has iPad mini 4 128GB for $300, it's the lowest I've seen. I'm looking for a spare iPad to go along with my pro. Choices are down to ipad 2017 and this mini 4. Both are same prices. I'm leaning toward the mini 4 due to better screen and the more compact size since I already have a 9.7" Pro. But the A8 processor and the fact it's been out on market for two years now ready have me paused. Which one would you pick?

I honestly love the mini 4, I bought it when it first came out, and still use it as my primary over my pro (and previous iPad Air 2). I completely understand the hesitation of buying 2 year old hardware, it gives me the chills to do so as well. All I could say is that I have yet to have any problems with my mini in terms of speeds or apps not working, so I'm confident it won't be an issue now. But who knows what the future holds. I would say to try them both out in the store and see which one would compliment your pro better for the tasks you want to do.