Is it a big deal to make sure a dvd player has an hdmi port, even if it has component video ports?

Question

The ones with HDMI seem to cost $15 or 20 more than the others. I'm trying to be frugal, and at the same time, I'd like this dvd player to last a long time. The one we have now is almost 10 years old.

Answer 1

HDMI certainly is a wiser choice than just Component outputs...and if that DVD lasts ten years, you just paid $2.00 a year investing in HDMI.....

Looks cheap from that point of view.....

AND you can get a 100% GOOD HDMI cable for $20, and you don't NEED a $100 cable for that type of signal anyways...

Get an HDMI 1.3a  cable from monoprice.com

http://www.monoprice.com

Answer 2

If you have an HDTV capable of 1080p, you need hdmi cables to achieve this resolution.  Or, even if you have a standard HDTV (720p, 1080i), you will need an hdmi port to upscale standard DVDs to near-HD quality.  Otherwise, the difference between component and hdmi is probably not at all noticeable.

Answer 3

To get the best picture you do!

Answer 4

HDMI is more important if you have an AMP in-between all your components. Something to consider is HDMI standards are all over the map, so what is standard today will change tomorrow.

If you're on a tight budget then stick to Component video. The quality with decent cable is pretty close for most people and don't get fooled by the price of HDMI. You can get a 6 foot cable for $15 from any real a/v store instead of $100. Check e-bay as well.