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Inventory (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory
Finished goods - DBS	$ 267,393	$ 259,274
Raw materials	89,387	122,758
Work-in-process	112,769	82,361
Total inventory	$ 469,549	$ 464,393

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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