I'm guessing that when you say DVI to component "cables" you mean DVI to component converter boxes - since DVI is a digital signal and component is analog, there has to be some electronics in there somewhere to deal with the complete incompatibility between signals. There are a couple devices around that will convert a DVI signal to component, and some are reportedly even HDCP compliant (which may not be an issue for the Mini). CRT front projector folks have been on the prowl for them for a while now in light of the analog restrictions proposed for HD-DVD and Blu-ray, which is where I've heard about them. In theory, they would be a good solution, but I'm not sure what they cost.