How extreme is the picture difference using component cables with Blu-Ray player?

I’m currently using Monster component cables to connect my Blu-Ray player to my 720p LCD TV because it doesn’t have an HDMI slot. Am I really missing a lot?

The only difference at 720p between
the two connections is convenience
of the connection (i.e. three connec-
tions as opposed to just one). If you
ever get a 40″ or larger 1080p HDTV,
then HDMI would be the desired choice.

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