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Financial Statement Details (Summary of Changes in Allowance for Sales Returns and Other Incentives) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 24, 2012 | Jun. 26, 2011 | Jun. 27, 2010
Allowance for Sales Returns and Other Incentives [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 19,615 | $ 20,551 | $ 9,644
Current period claims | (64,826) | (47,448) | (23,036)
Provisions for sales returns | 65,892 | 46,512 | 33,943
Balance at end of period | $ 20,681 | $ 19,615 | $ 20,551

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