Warranty, Guarantees And Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 29, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the warranty reserves

Changes in the warranty reserves during the three and six months ended April 29, 2012 and May 1, 2011 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	April 29, 2012			May 1, 2011			April 29, 2012			May 1, 2011
	(In millions)
Beginning balance	$	161		$	173		$	168		$	155
Provisions for warranty	33			48			62			99
Consumption of reserves	(42		)	(37		)	(78		)	(70		)
Ending balance	$	152		$	184		$	152		$	184