Component cables are perfectly capable of displaying 1080p pictures ... are you referring to the devices limiting 1080p from being displayed over component even without the ICT?

CRTs offer the best picture. I don't like plasmas (personal preference) because I can see the distortion in the colors. I also don't agree with the fact that there are so few true 1920x1080 plasma displays. When the new LCDs come out, like the Sony Bravia X-Series (40" @ $4199 and 46" at $5499), we'll see some clearer pictures. Sure the black levels aren't nearly as good as plasma, but unless you have a reference point or are in a dark room, you won't notice. I also don't understand why, but plasma's to me don't represent colors well. I'm not saying the colors themselves, but gradients look horrible to me. If you look at a rainbow, or fog, I can tell where the color transition points are. Just my opinion.

Dave - the joystiq/engadget page is incorrect. if you listen to the actual audio from the presentation, he says 1080p, not 1080i. I noticed this the other day, but they still haven't changed it. I find joystiq/engadget to be a little anti-ps3, so it may be intentional.