HD-DVD over component

[Fender]

I haven't taken my Toshiba A2 out of the box, yet. Do regular (non 360 add-ons) HD-DVD players show 1080i over component, or is HDMI required?

[creep]

That would depend on the player.

It is possible to do, yes.

[AmIdYfReAk]

yes, it will work.

its 1080P that it may not do over component, but it will play via HDMI. (usually, there has been some that can do 1080P over component )

[Fender]

I did a bit more reading since the OP, and it seems like the industry could turn on down-sampling on a per-title basis at any time for non-HDMI connections. I forget the exact resolution, but I think it is something like 640p or 540p.
Regardless, I'll have this risk if I use the 360 add-on or a standalone player until I upgrade my TV.