Warranties - Changes in Product Warranty Reserve (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 82,737	$ 62,351
Accrual for warranty expensed during the year	49,268	37,695
Settlements made during the year	(56,649)	(32,593)
Change in liability for pre-existing warranties during the year, including expirations	20,013	1,833
Effect of foreign currency translation	(520)	170
Acquired warranty accrual	5,797	13,281
Balance, end of year	$ 100,646	$ 82,737