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Derivative Instruments (Effect Of Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedges On Consolidated Statement Of Operations Summary) (Detail) (Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
Jul. 30, 2011
Jul. 31, 2010
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gains (losses) recognized in income $ (193) $ 322 $ (70)
Foreign Currency Derivatives | Other income, net
     
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gains (losses) recognized in income (206) 264 (100)
Total return swaps-deferred compensation | Cost Of Sales-Product
     
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gains (losses) recognized in income 4    
Total return swaps-deferred compensation | Operating Expenses
     
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gains (losses) recognized in income 3 33 18
Equity Derivatives | Other income, net
     
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gains (losses) recognized in income $ 6 $ 25 $ 12