DVI vs. Component connection

[lsh1885]

I recently purchased my second HDTV a Westinghouse LCD flat panel. My first set was a Phillips CRT type that only accepted Component cables, but the LCD one also accepts DVI-HDCP. I have heard that DVI is better even though I must say so far the image quality is very good as it is. The DVI cables are rather expensive so I was wondering about opinions on weather it is significantly better to justify spending another 100.00, which is what Circuit City is charging for them. Thanks!

 

[K R Kimmel]

The DVI cables sold in the video departments of most Electronics stores are hugely overpriced.

A good source for inexpensive DVI cables is Pacific Custom Cables. A DVI-D Single link cable has the bandwith needed for any existing HDTV format.

 

[jdmart]

The best prices I've seen for cables are at monoprice.com. I bought their DVI and HDMI cables and am very happy with them.

 

[lsh1885]

Thanks for the info!