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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Product Warranty) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2013
Dec. 29, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Balance - beginning of period $ 37,301 $ 46,773 $ 49,885
Change in accrual for products sold in prior periods (8,709) [1] 0 [1] 0 [1]
Accrual for products sold 41,309 [2] 38,421 [2] 52,305 [2]
Expenditures (43,134) (47,893) (55,417)
Balance - end of period $ 26,767 $ 37,301 $ 46,773
[1] Our expected future cost is estimated based upon historical trends in the volume of product returns and the related warranty costs incurred. In 2013 we updated these assumptions and shortened the estimated time horizon in which we settle claims with our retail partners. Minor changes in cost estimates related to pre-existing warranties are aggregated with accruals for new warranty contracts in the ‘accrual for products sold’ line.
[2] Minor changes in cost estimates related to pre-existing warranties are aggregated with accruals for new warranty contracts in the ‘accrual for products sold’ line.