Warranty, Guarantees And Contingencies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 27, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the warranty reserves

Changes in the warranty reserves during the three months ended January 27, 2013 and January 29, 2012 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	January 27, 2013			January 29, 2012
	(In millions)
Beginning balance	$	119		$	168
Provisions for warranty	24			30
Consumption of reserves	(34		)	(37		)
Ending balance	$	109		$	161