Currently available internal PCI hardware modems?

[Scott M]

>> we use a USR 5610C A follow-up, for the benefit of anyone else reading this: after extensive research, the above seems to be the only genuine hardware, controller-based internal (PCI) modem currently (April 2008) in production.  The problem (from my point of view) is that it's only available retail in the Americas, not Europe.  (nb USR (U.S. Robotics) will supply bulk packs to OEMs in Europe, but I can't find any way to buy just one modem!) Everything else on the market, at least in UK, seems to be a controllerless modem (or winmodem, or softmodem).  Note in particular the following models, which I list to help others because they claim to be "hardware" but aren't:- Sweex CA000010- Dynamode GM-LM56PCI/H- Zoom 3025CF Some of the Creative "Modem Blaster" products are apparently hardware modems - but some models in the range are controllerless.  As it's now a discontinued line, it's hard to find info on which is which. ... Or if you know different to any of the above, please tell me! So my final request is: if anyone knows how/where I can buy the USR product in UK, please let me know!
 
Thanks and kind regards,
Scott
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