Seagate launches BarraCuda SSD targeting mainstream users

[bobc4012]

I have had great success with Seagate.

SSD prices are inflated artificially, and their manufacturing cost today is under 20% of the asking price. So, in reality, Seagate had a much greater success with you than you had with them

If their cost is under 20% of the asking price, assuming that cost includes packaging, marketing, etc. then their markup is under 25%. If it is just manufacturing costs, than the markup is not unreasonable. A 20% markup over all costs has generally been a standard business practice. In an extremely competitive field, you may lower price to an extent where you can still make a profit and survive.