Computation Of Net Income (Loss) Per Share Of Common Stocks (Components Of Net Income Per Basic And Diluted Share) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Computation Of Net Income (Loss) Per Share Of Common Stocks [Abstract]
Shares outstanding at end of period	10,128	9,589	10,128	9,589
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	10,177	9,559	10,197	9,526
Dilutive effect of stock options/restricted stock units		30		39
Total diluted weighted average shares outstanding	10,177	9,589	10,197	9,565
Net income (loss) attributable to Rimage	$ (2,750)	$ 1,206	$ (4,455)	$ 2,704
Basic net income (loss) per common share	$ (0.27)	$ 0.12	$ (0.44)	$ 0.28
Diluted net income (loss) per common share	$ (0.27)	$ 0.12	$ (0.44)	$ 0.28