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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Brisk-sg" data-source="post: 772653" data-attributes="member: 5037">Component Input is important only so far as it allows for superior picture in comparison to RCA or S-Video.  Also, Component is one of two standard connections for High Definition Inputs/Outputs.  A Component Cable is actually three cables, one for each primary color, allowing for the best color depth and clarity.Another consideration is there currently is no (with the exception of some HD-TV ready component cards for computer systems) way to record HD-TV onto DVD or TIVO type devices in HD.We have a Panasonic DVD Recorder with a built in Hard Drive at home (the built in Hard Drive is our favorite feature by far).  Even though it has Component output (for higher quality DVD pictures), it doesn't have a Component Input (which is necessary for High Definition).I think most the objection to High Definition TVs due to price will soon be a mute point anyways.  The prices have been falling drastically on High Definition Monitors over the past two years.  If you are the market for a Big Screen, it is the only way to go now adays as the price difference is marginal at best and the picture quality is so much better.  The same thing is starting to happen in the Mid-Range TVs.  HDTV is starting to become more prominent.</blockquote>