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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2012 | Aug. 31, 2011 | Aug. 31, 2012 Y | Aug. 31, 2011
Warranties |  |  |  |
Product warranty period, low end of range (in years) |  |  | 2 |
Product warranty period, high end of range (in years) |  |  | 5 |
Accrual for warranty returns |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 23,313 | $ 24,369 | $ 26,665 | $ 24,021
Additions to accrual | 7,899 | 9,386 | 14,773 | 16,496
Reductions of the accrual - payments and credits issued | (9,352) | (9,303) | (19,578) | (16,065)
Ending balance | $ 21,860 | $ 24,452 | $ 21,860 | $ 24,452

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