Note 10. Product Warranty

9 Months Ended

Nov. 02, 2013

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

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 accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Details of the change in accrued warranty as of November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended	Balance Beginning of Period		Additions and Adjustments		Deductions			Balance End of Period
November 2, 2013	$	1,040	$	175	$	(215	)	$	1,000
October 27, 2012	$	1,157	$	373	$	(203	)	$	1,327

Nine Months Ended	Balance Beginning of Period		Additions and Adjustments		Deductions			Balance End of Period
November 2, 2013	$	1,447	$	213	$	(660	)	$	1,000
October 27, 2012	$	1,326	$	729	$	(728	)	$	1,327