Can component cables do 1080p?

Half the results from google say yes and the other half say no

Does anyone want to set the record straight?

On the 360 I believe they can.

I have my TV hooked up via Component, it does 1080i, and whenever I select 1080p it just says Resolution not supported, so I suppose (that since it is a choice via the component cables) that component does do 1080p.

It depends on whether or not your tv is capable of 1080p via component video

"Component video is capable of producing signals such as 480i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p."
http://www.answers.com/topic/component-video

Wikipedia also says the same thing, though you can always refer to its referenced links for further confirmation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Component_video

Originally Posted by Desolatax

On the 360 I believe they can.

I have my TV hooked up via Component, it does 1080i, and whenever I select 1080p it just says Resolution not supported, so I suppose (that since it is a choice via the component cables) that component does do 1080p.

They can support the menu at 1080p, but DVDs are locked at 480p through the component cables. Using the VGA cable will allow for 1080p signal for DVDs.