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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND GUARANTEES (Details 2) (USD $)
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9 Months Ended | |
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Aug. 27, 2011
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Aug. 28, 2010
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| Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] | ||
| Warranty accrual at beginning of period | $ 3,499 | $ 3,989 |
| Accruals for warranties issued during the period | 587 | 799 |
| Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties | 50 | (125) |
| Settlements made during the period | (941) | (745) |
| Other adjustments, including currency translation | (237) | (215) |
| Warranty accrual at end of period | $ 2,958 | $ 3,703 |
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- Definition
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total Increase or Decrease in the standard and extended product warranty liability due to currency translation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents the aggregate decrease in the liability related to payments to satisfy claims for standard and extended product warranties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents the aggregate Increase or Decrease in the liability during the reporting period for accruals related to preexisting standard and extended product warranties (including adjustments for changes in estimates). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents the aggregate increase in the liability for accruals related to standard and extended product warranties issued during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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