Balance Sheet Detail (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 29, 2012		Oct. 30, 2011
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts payable	$ 507		$ 484
Compensation and employee benefits	355		455
Warranty	152		168
Dividends payable	115		104
Other accrued taxes	70		81
Interest payable	30		31
Restructuring reserve	6		11
Other	231		186
Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	$ 1,466	[1]	$ 1,520	[1]

[1] Amounts as of April 29, 2012 are unaudited. Amounts as of October 30, 2011 are derived from the October 30, 2011 audited consolidated financial statements.