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Balance Sheet Detail (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||||
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Apr. 29, 2012
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May 01, 2011
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Apr. 29, 2012
Building improvements [Member]
Y
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Apr. 29, 2012
Demonstration and manufacturing equipment [Member]
Y
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Apr. 29, 2012
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment [Member]
Y
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Jan. 30, 2011
North America [Member]
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| Balance Sheet Detail (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||
| Useful Life, minimum (in years) | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Useful Life, maximum (in years) | 30 | 5 | 15 | |||
| Proceeds from sale of property | $ 0 | $ 39 | $ 39 | |||
| Loss incurred on sale of property | 1 | |||||
| Untendered shares obligation | $ 16 | |||||