I may be wrong, but it appears that many of the new model Seagates are Chinese labeled ones. I gather from some previous reading that their manufacturing proces

I may be wrong, but it appears that many of the new model Seagates are Chinese labeled ones. I gather from some previous reading that their manufacturing process is slightly more variable than other locales with quality to match. Also, you raise a fantastic point about the work conditions. We hear things about Apple's plants and other mobile device manufacturers, but I don't know of any study that includes hard drive makers and the worker conditions at those plants. Very good point.