Note 10. Product Warranty

9 Months Ended

Oct. 29, 2011

Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]

10. Product warranty

In general, we sell products with a one-year limited warranty that our products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.  Warranty cost is estimated at the time revenue is recognized based on historical activity, and additionally, for any specific known product warranty issues.  Accrued warranty cost includes hardware repair and/or replacement and software support costs and is included in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

Details of the change in accrued warranty as of October 29, 2011 and October 30, 2010 are as follows (in thousands):

	Balance						Balance
	Beginning						End of
Three Months Ended	of Period		Additions		Deductions		Period
October 29, 2011	$	1,327	$	326	$	(312)	$	1,341
October 30, 2010		1,244		219		(163)		1,300

Nine Months Ended
October 29, 2011	$	1,300	$	856	$	(815)	$	1,341
October 30, 2010		1,100		673		(473)		1,300