Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

SCHEDULE II

TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(in thousands)

Fiscal Year End	2012			2011			2010
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Balance at beginning of period	$	6,689		$	3,442		$	3,875
Acquired allowance	1,714			3,678			1,380
Bad debt expense	2,030			1,913			2,320
Write-offs, net of recoveries	(4,115		)	(2,344		)	(4,133		)
Balance at end of period	$	6,318		$	6,689		$	3,442