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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Activity Related to Allowance for Sales Returns (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 8,148 | $ 8,944 | $ 7,334
Provision | 38,444 | 35,746 | 36,980
Sales returns | (37,251) | (36,542) | (35,370)
Ending balance | $ 9,341 | $ 8,148 | $ 8,944

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