Warranty, Guarantees And Contingencies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the warranty reserves

Changes in the warranty reserves during the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	January 26, 2014			January 27, 2013
	(In millions)
Beginning balance	$	102		$	119
Provisions for warranty	27			24
Consumption of reserves	(23		)	(34		)
Ending balance	$	106		$	109