v2.4.0.6
Summary Information by Operating Segment (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 24, 2011
Jun. 25, 2011
Mar. 26, 2011
Dec. 25, 2010
Sep. 29, 2012
Sep. 24, 2011
Sep. 25, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales $ 35,966 $ 35,023 $ 39,186 $ 46,333 $ 28,270 $ 28,571 $ 24,667 $ 26,741 $ 156,508 $ 108,249 $ 65,225
Operating income                 55,241 33,790 18,385
Americas
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 57,512 38,315 24,498
Operating income                 23,414 13,111 7,417
Europe
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 36,323 27,778 18,692
Operating income                 14,869 11,209 7,343
Greater China
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 22,533 12,690 3,021
Operating income                 9,843 5,246 1,279
Japan
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 10,571 5,437 3,981
Operating income                 5,861 2,415 1,805
Rest of Asia Pacific
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 10,741 9,902 5,235
Operating income                 4,253 4,004 2,252
Retail
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 18,828 14,127 9,798
Operating income                 $ 4,613 $ 3,075 $ 2,179