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Note 13 - Product Warranty
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]

13.          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 for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows (in thousands):


Fiscal Years

 

Balance Beginning of Period

   

Additions

   

Deductions

   

Balance End of Period

 
                                 

2012

  $ 1,300     $ 1,082     $ (1,056

)

  $ 1,326  

2013

  $ 1,326     $ 1,188     $ (1,067

)

  $ 1,447  

2014

  $ 1,447     $ 39     $ (866

)

  $ 620