Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Divestitures (Detail)

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Divestitures (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 25, 2010
Dec. 26, 2009
Apr. 02, 2011
Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal $ 164 $ 0 $ 0 $ 164