Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2012

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Estimated useful lives for property, plant and equipment (other than pooled subscriber systems)


Buildings and related improvements		Up to 50 years
Leasehold improvements		Lesser of remaining term of the lease or economic useful life
Subscriber systems		Accelerated method up to 15 years
Other machinery, equipment and furniture and fixtures		Up to 21 years

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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