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Cash and Investments, Equity Method Investments (Detail)

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Cash and Investments, Equity Method Investments (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2014
Sep. 28, 2013
Sep. 27, 2014
Sep. 28, 2013
Dec. 28, 2013
Equity Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract]          
Carrying Value $ 1,491   $ 1,491   $ 1,038
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]          
Cost Method Investments 1,871   1,871   1,270
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
         
Equity Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract]          
Ownership Percentage 49.00%   49.00%    
Carrying Value 713   713   646
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Known Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount 713   713    
Percentage of purchase commitment of production output and production-related services 49.00%   49.00%    
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]          
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party 100 80 305 280  
Due to Related Parties 85   85   75
Cloudera, Inc [Member]
         
Equity Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract]          
Ownership Percentage 18.00%   18.00%    
Carrying Value 280   280    
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]          
Cost Method Investments $ 454   $ 454