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Changes in the Accrued Warranty (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,318,000
Additions	1,237,000
Claim and reversals	(1,524,000)
Ending Balance	$ 1,031,000

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Amount as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate standard product warranty liability. Does not include the balance for the extended product warranty liability.

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