Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Pro-Forma Operating Results (Detail) (BrightPoint [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
BrightPoint [Member]
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 41,802,220	$ 41,573,084
Net income	$ 310,791	$ 282,901
Earnings per share
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.06	$ 1.81
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.02	$ 1.77

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The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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