will support these latest features (which require expanded memory and a way of connecting the player to the internet).

If those extra 360 lines of clarity matter to you, Mouse's advice is to either wait for newer players to reach the market later this year, or buy a PlayStation 3 which plays Blu-ray discs and comes with three important advantages: it's cheaper than a standalone player; it can be upgraded to support the latest technology; and your kids will love you for it because it plays games.

Alternatively, you could take the ultimate long view, and wait to see whether any kind of disc has a future in a world of internet downloads.