Note 7 - Product Warranty Obligations (Details) - Deferred Product Obligations (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Product warranty liability
Current portion - other accrued liabilities	$ 24,961		$ 26,080
Long-term portion - other long-term liabilities	7,508		7,654
Total	32,469	32,171	33,734	37,592	40,156	36,112
Deferred revenue related to extended warranty
Current portion - other accrued liabilities	6,377		3,325
Long-term portion - other long-term liabilities	19,767		19,767
Total	$ 26,144	$ 25,679	$ 23,092	$ 20,267	$ 16,729	$ 13,473

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