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Revenue Recognition and Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowances - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012 Minimum	Jun. 30, 2012 Maximum
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]
Discount on invoiced amount of products				1.00%	6.00%
Reserve for sales returns and allowances	$ 26,007	$ 43,440	[1]
[1] Derived from audited financial statements

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Sales Reserves and Allowances

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