720p HDMI vs 1080i Component

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Originally Posted by steve1971

That is unless you get a good pair of component cables and the source is only 1080i like most or all of Comcast Cable HD. I ran a HDMI cable from my cable box to the tv then switched to component cables and noticed no differnece in PQ. If the source is 1080i or lower I would would go with component cables. I only use my HDMI cables if the source is full 1080p. Thats just me anyway.

This is a subjective opinion, although one that I happen to share. More objective though, is that HDMI cables take up less space than the bulky component cables. All things being equal, even if the PQ difference is the same below 1080i, I'd prefer to have less wiring.