The embargo has been lifted on iPad mini reviews. The new 7.9 inch tablet is set to launch in numerous countries this Friday, November 2nd and it includes Canada.

The first reviews have hit the web, here’s a round up of what’s out there so far so check them out:

• The Loop
• TIME Tech
• The Verge
• Engadget
• The Globe and Mail
• The Guardian
• CNET
• Wall Street Journal (Walt Mossberg)
• USA Today
• Slashgear
• TechCrunch
• The Telegraph
• FOX News
• Bloomberg Businessweek
• Daring Fireball

…developing, refresh for updates