Balance Sheet Components Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accrued taxes payable	$ 65	$ 22
Accrued employee compensation and benefits	44	44
Accrued interest payable	35	24
Accrued dividends payable	21	21
Other	60	46
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 225	$ 157

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