Philips DSR6000R DIRECTV Receiver with TiVo Service

Pros: Completely changes how you watch TV
Cons: Cannot record anything but DTV (no over-the-air)

How many times have you been channel surfing, and come to the conclusion that there's nothing on that you want to watch? For me, before getting Tivo, it happened quite frequently. Even with hundreds of channels on DTV, nothing was showing that I was...

Pros: Great TiVo PVR software, dual tuners, Dolby Digital audio and DirecTV service.
Cons: Only records DirecTV and requires $5/month subscription for most users.

I purchased my first DSR6000 in October 2000 based on a recommendation from a friend. In 30 years of buying home audio/video equipment, this is my all-time favorite purchase and the best value of any product I have ever purchased. This DirecTV...

Pros: Record two shows at the same time while you are watching a third, pre-recorded show.
Cons: Your friends will avoid you when you begin to evangelize this product.

It's hard to describe to someone who hasn't seen a combination DirecTV and TiVo unit the impact this electronic device has on your life. Before DirecTiVo, my wife and I wasted way too much time surfing channels whenever we had a spare hour or two from...

Pros: Custom tailors "programming" to your individual lifestyle; Fantastic image quality; Digital 5.1
Cons: Unresponsive channel surfing; limited storage capacity; glitchy; pass-the-buck customer service

As a relatively recent convert (circa 1998) to satellite TV, I have been very pleased with DirecTV's basic functionality and quality. Ventures into additional service offerings, however, have been marred by abysmal reliability & sub-par customer service...

Pros: Tivo is great.
Cons: Philips are unreliable, and do not take corrective action at their expense.

I have had overwhelming problems with Philips. I have right now 8 DSR 6000's (TIVO with Direct TV tuner) and 1 stand alone that do not work. Repair quote is $109 and they are/where still under partial warranty. I only paid $99 at Circuit city for...

Pros: Just got this unit and have not found any pros...
Cons: Very slow. advertised as 2 tuners, only has one. Guide will not download

I just purchased this unit and have found that in fact it was not advertised honestly. This unit only has 1 tuner. you must be watching the show your recording. You can not record 1 show while watching another. You can not record 2 shows at one time. Let...

Pros: Tivo is a great service, just not on Philips equipment.
Cons: Philips box failed after 8 months, they DO NOT WARRANTY the repairs!!!!!

Please keep in mind that TIVO is a service, and that the Tivo box is actually manufactured by 3 competing companies: Hughes, Sony, and Philips. These three manufactures are very different in terms of quality. This review is for the Philips manufactured...