Commitments and Contingencies Extended Warranty (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Beginning balanace	$ 29,011	$ 19,109	$ 24,448	$ 14,637
Unearned revenue for new extended warranties	2,080	3,138	7,269	8,286
Unearned revenue recognized	(351)	(283)	(982)	(959)
Effect of change in exchange rates	95	0	100	0
Ending balance	30,835	21,964	30,835	21,964
Extended Warranties Unearned Revenue Current	1,800	1,162	1,800	1,162
Long-term unearned revenue for extended warranty within Other long-term obligations	$ 29,035	$ 20,802	$ 29,035	$ 20,802

Amount as of the balance sheet date of unearned revenue for extended warranty contracts.

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The current portion of the amount as of the balance sheet date of unearned revenue for extended warranty contracts.

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Represents the aggregate increase in the deferred revenue liability for accruals related to new extended product warranties issued during the reporting period.

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The long-term portion of the amount as of the balance sheet date of unearned revenue for extended warranty contracts.

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Increase or Decrease in extended product warranty liability attributable to currency translation. Does not include any Increase or Decrease in standard product warranty liability due to currency translation.

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The amount of previously reported deferred or unearned revenue that was recognized as revenue during the period. For cash flows, this element primarily pertains to amortization of deferred credits on long-term arrangements. As a noncash item, it is deducted from net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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