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Can you please explain why the iPad Mini 3 was discontinued?
No, I cannot. Having said that, the Wiki page that I reference in your other thread explains that the iPad Mini 3 is the same as the iPad Mini 2, with the exception of TouchID. That may have played a role in it being discontinued, but I can't say for certain.