To charlie_ps2 or the other local experts

[TripleAgent]

I just need to know what mod I should get and a good place to buy/have installed. I assume the Messiah is the current favorite. I have a US 35001 model. I want a no-swap model definately. I don't care about DVD playback features, just want to run imports and backups without a GameShark and without messing up the system. I'm from Maryland, which is US, east coast. Thanks.