Consolidated Financial Statement Details (Detail) (USD $) In Millions	Sep. 24, 2011	Sep. 25, 2010	Sep. 26, 2009	Sep. 27, 2008
Property, Plant and Equipment
Land and buildings	$ 2,059	$ 1,471
Machinery, equipment and internal-use software	6,926	3,589
Office furniture and equipment	184	144
Leasehold improvements	2,599	2,030
Gross property, plant and equipment	11,768	7,234
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(3,991)	(2,466)
Net property, plant and equipment	7,777	4,768
Accrued Expenses
Deferred margin on component sales	2,038	663
Accrued warranty and related costs	1,240	761	577	671
Accrued taxes	1,140	658
Accrued marketing and selling expenses	598	396
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	590	436
Other current liabilities	3,641	2,809
Total accrued expenses	9,247	5,723
Non-Current Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities	8,159	4,300
Other non-current liabilities	1,941	1,231
Total other non-current liabilities	$ 10,100	$ 5,531