hdmi vs component

[lnd1313]

I posted this question before and didnt get much information. I was away from the site for a day or two and the post dissappeared so I am going to try this again.
I want to know what the difference is between using hdmi or component for viewing hd with the series 3 tivo? I know hdmi carries sound on the same cable but other than that are there any differences? Would it be better to use one over the other as far as picture quality is concerned? Any other information or links to information you could give me would be great.

Thank you, Chad

[StStephen]

I posted this question before and didnt get much information. I was away from the site for a day or two and the post dissappeared so I am going to try this again.
I want to know what the difference is between using hdmi or component for viewing hd with the series 3 tivo? I know hdmi carries sound on the same cable but other than that are there any differences? Would it be better to use one over the other as far as picture quality is concerned? Any other information or links to information you could give me would be great.

Thank you, Chad


Here's a great article that should help.

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/122868.html

Steve

[lnd1313]

Thank you Ststephen. The article you linked me too was very helpful. After reading it I got the impression that as far as video quality the choices were basicaly the same and I was ready to go with the hdmi until i read the posts.
This is the post that caught my attention, anybody have any thoughts on it:

"Think twice before investing into DVI/HDMI solutions!

One of the major reasons the studios are pushing DVI/HDMI interfaces in upcoming players is because those interfaces provide COPYRIGHT PROTECTION!!! Component output, on the other hand, provides no way to protect the content transmitted over it. Quality-wise, I can't tell the difference between component and DVI in any of my systems, so I always use component."

Thanks again, Chad