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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Textual) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Product Warranties      
Period of warranty services (in years) 3 years    
Stock-Based Compensation      
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares) 107,814 626,135 1,504,346
Advertising Costs      
Advertising costs $ 12,376 $ 11,269 $ 9,222
Research and Development      
Research and development costs 37,305 32,834 29,489
Bonus      
Costs related to the Company's discretionary employee bonus programs $ 124,947 $ 104,361 $ 73,197