I agree that flash prices shouldn't be as high as they're charging but I also think you should know that they're higher than you think. Here, for example is a p

I agree that flash prices shouldn't be as high as they're charging but I also think you should know that they're higher than you think. Here, for example is a pretty raw eMMC module: http://www.hardkernel.com/main/products/prdt_info.php?g_code=G140471315858 http://www.hardkernel.com/main/products/prdt_info.php?g_code... ($49 for 32GB) and a larger one http://www.hardkernel.com/main/products/prdt_info.php?g_code=G140470785454 http://www.hardkernel.com/main/products/prdt_info.php?g_code... ($79 for 64GB). That's a $30 price difference at the OEM level. You need to keep in mind that the flash storage baked onto devices is of an entirely different class to the flash storage you buy on a USB key or something. Phone storage has to perform well (it's where the OS lives) as well as survive the lifetime of the phone with near constant use 24/7. They need something a bit higher quality than what you're used to so the price is higher.