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Debt - Extinguishment of Debt (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Nov. 28, 2013
Nov. 29, 2012
Aug. 29, 2013
Nov. 28, 2013
Convertible Debt [Member]
Nov. 12, 2013
Convertible Debt [Member]
Exchanged [Member]
Nov. 12, 2013
Convertible Debt [Member]
2027 convertible senior notes [Member]
Exchanged [Member]
Nov. 28, 2013
Convertible Debt [Member]
2027 convertible senior notes [Member]
Termination Of Conversion Rights [Member]
Nov. 07, 2013
Convertible Debt [Member]
2027 convertible senior notes [Member]
Termination Of Conversion Rights [Member]
Nov. 28, 2013
Convertible Debt [Member]
2027 convertible senior notes [Member]
Termination Of Conversion Rights [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Nov. 12, 2013
Convertible Debt [Member]
2031A convertible senior notes [Member]
Exchanged [Member]
Nov. 28, 2013
Convertible Debt [Member]
2031A convertible senior notes [Member]
Redemption Notice [Member]
Nov. 28, 2013
Convertible Debt [Member]
2031A convertible senior notes [Member]
Redemption Notice [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Nov. 12, 2013
Convertible Debt [Member]
2031B convertible senior notes [Member]
Exchanged [Member]
Feb. 27, 2014
Convertible Debt [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
2027 convertible senior notes [Member]
Termination Of Conversion Rights [Member]
Feb. 27, 2014
Convertible Debt [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
2031A convertible senior notes [Member]
Redemption Notice [Member]
Nov. 28, 2013
2043G convertible senior notes [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
integer
Nov. 12, 2013
2043G convertible senior notes [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
Aug. 29, 2013
2043G convertible senior notes [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
Nov. 12, 2013
2043G convertible senior notes [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
Exchanged [Member]
Nov. 15, 2028
2043G convertible senior notes [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Nov. 28, 2013
Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member]
Exchanged [Member]
Nov. 28, 2013
Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
2027 convertible senior notes [Member]
Termination Of Conversion Rights [Member]
Nov. 28, 2013
Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
2031A convertible senior notes [Member]
Redemption Notice [Member]
Feb. 27, 2014
Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
2027 convertible senior notes [Member]
Termination Of Conversion Rights [Member]
Feb. 27, 2014
Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
2031A convertible senior notes [Member]
Redemption Notice [Member]
Nov. 28, 2013
Interest Expense [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
Exchanged [Member]
Nov. 28, 2013
Interest Expense [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
2031A convertible senior notes [Member]
Redemption Notice [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]                                                      
Extinquishment of Debt, Amount         $ 440 $ 80       $ 155     $ 205                            
Repayments of convertible debt                           179                          
Long-term Debt, Gross 5,803   6,037         138               628 [1] 627 0 [1]                  
Conversion rights, minimum number of trading days (in days)                               20                      
Long-term debt, gross amount derecognized         345                                            
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Derecognized         95                                            
Additional paid in capital equity component of convertible debt derecognized         411                                            
Loss on restructure of debt (75) 0                                     (38) (22) (15) (19) (49)    
Debt Instrument Convertible Interest Expense Make Whole                                                   11 5
Debt Instrument, Face Amount, Holder Notification                     112       78                        
Initial conversion, number of shares       269 [2]     9       12       8 35 [2]                      
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Derivative Reclassification                 58     115     102                        
Debt Instrument, Scheduled Accreted Principal Amount                                     $ 820 $ 917              
[1] (1) For these notes, we have the option to pay cash for the aggregate amount due upon conversion. It is our current intent to settle the principal amount of these notes in cash upon conversion. As a result, the notes are considered in diluted earnings per share under the treasury stock method.
[2] (1)Shares issuable, upon conversion, for the principal amount of the notes.