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Segment Information And Major Customers (Reportable Segments) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Oct. 26, 2013 | Oct. 27, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | $ 12,085 | $ 11,876
Segment Gross Margin | 7,617 | 7,442
Total Gross Margin | 7,407 | 7,239
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total Gross Margin | (210) | (203)
Americas [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | 7,316 | 7,023
Segment Gross Margin | 4,650 | 4,468
EMEA |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | 2,933 | 2,841
Segment Gross Margin | 1,888 | 1,798
Asia Pacific Japan And China [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | 1,836 | 2,012
Segment Gross Margin | $ 1,079 | $ 1,176

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