NO retina, NO sale. I find it hard to believe that all the latest Apple products introduced recently (iphone/ipod touch/macbook pro) all have retina displays, but this will take a step back and not feature one. I'm planning on getting one, but if no retina, I will wait until Virgin Mobile gets the iPhone 5 and just get that. Not going backwards with tech.
Ipad 2 isn't retina so at that price range Ipad mini and Ipad 2 might be around the same price. Only option is a smaller Ipod touch.
You can bet the next mini Ipad would be retina.