Philips DSR 6000R review (DVR - TiVo)

Fine-tuning
The DSR6000's dual DirecTV receivers is a really slick feature, enabling you to either record two programs simultaneously or watch one live broadcast while recording another. Since Philips lacks a dedicated button on the remote for this purpose, you need to hit the Display button, then use the Navigation and Select buttons to toggle between channels. It sounds more complex than it actually is, but having a dedicated button on the remote would obviously be a lot easier. Another feature that could help turn the tide against UltimateTV, picture-in-picture, isn't available. So, despite its slightly inconvenient implementation, the dual receivers are a great feature, especially during November sweeps.

Other than its inability to record programs off cable or antenna, the Philips DSR6000 integrated DirecTV receiver/TiVo recorder is a pure joy to use. Its $399 list price is right on target when you consider the price of separate receivers and recorders. But don't forget that you'll need to pay for both the DirecTV and the TiVo services each month. Also, be sure to take a look at the nearly identical Sony SAT-T60 to figure out which device is better for you.