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Note 7 - Product Warranty Obligations (Details) - Reconciliation of Product Warranty Liability (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Reconciliation of Product Warranty Liability [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 32,171 | $ 40,156 | $ 33,734 | $ 36,112
Product warranty reserve assumed in acquisition | 193 |  | 193 |
Payments | (5,672) | (4,571) | (16,696) | (14,167)
Provision for warranties issued | 5,595 | 7,607 | 17,623 | 27,947
Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties | 182 | (5,600) | (2,385) | (12,300)
Balance at end of period | 32,469 | 37,592 | 32,469 | 37,592
Balance at beginning of period | 25,679 | 16,729 | 23,092 | 13,473
Deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts sold | 1,315 | 4,138 | 5,329 | 8,544
Amortization of deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts | (850) | (600) | (2,277) | (1,750)
Balance at end of period | $ 26,144 | $ 20,267 | $ 26,144 | $ 20,267

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