Today, the highly anticipated iPad mini gets released. As per every Apple product launch day, there is almost as much intrigue surrounding the size of store line ups, as there is product performance.

That said, Marketnews is checking out the Sherway Gardens Apple Store in Toronto, ON, to see if a giddy mob of Apple fans have gathered with lawn chairs and bagged lunches in hopes of picking up the 7.9" iPad.

Stay tuned for a full report on the scene.

In the meantime, click here to view Ted Kritsonis' thoughts on how the iPad mini may affect the tablet market.

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