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short-term investments, we had an unrealized loss on our investment in Yuke’s Co., Ltd. (‘‘Yuke’s’’) which
is classified as available-for-sale and is included in other long-term assets. See ‘‘Note 8—Other Long-Term
Assets.’’
3. Accounts Receivable Allowances
Accounts receivable allowances at March 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 consist of the following (in thousands):
Balance at Balance at
Beginning of End of
Period Provisions Deductions Period
Year ended March 31, 2008
Allowance for price protection and returns .......... $66,071 $185,921 $(159,204) $ 92,788
Allowance for co-op advertising .................. 13,612 48,008 (41,713) 19,907
Allowance for doubtful accounts and other .......... 866 67 (587) 346
Total ..................................... $80,549 $233,996 $(201,504) $113,041
Year ended March 31, 2007
Allowance for price protection and returns .......... $48,223 $128,454 $(110,606) $ 66,071
Allowance for co-op advertising .................. 8,440 40,726 (35,554) 13,612
Allowance for doubtful accounts and other .......... 1,157 975 (1,266) 866
Total ..................................... $57,820 $170,155 $(147,426) $ 80,549
Year ended March 31, 2006
Allowance for price protection and returns .......... $46,909 $133,756 $(132,442) $ 48,223
Allowance for co-op advertising .................. 10,324 33,272 (35,156) 8,440
Allowance for doubtful accounts and other .......... 887 2,452 (2,182) 1,157
Total ..................................... $58,120 $169,480 $(169,780) $ 57,820
4. Balance Sheet Details
Inventory. Inventory at March 31, 2008 and 2007 consists of the following (in thousands):
March 31, March 31,
2008 2007
Components ..................................... $ 1,849 $ 1,693
Finished goods .................................... 36,391 25,688
Inventory ...................................... $38,240 $27,381
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