This is not the first report like this I have seen. I'm going to be really disappointed if it turns out to be true.
http://www.slashgear.com/ipad-mini-2...-why-12290280/
My sister just bought an iPad mini so I will be able check one out more thoroughly when she visits toward the end of this month. Will be interesting to compare Marvin on the iPad 3 and mini side by side with my preferred reading settings.