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Accounts Receivable - Components of Finance and Contract Receivables Beyond One Year (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]
Unearned finance charges, finance receivables	$ 8.5	$ 11.8
Unearned finance charges, contract receivable	$ 16.6	$ 18.1

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- Definition

Deferred discounts, finance charges and interest included in contract receivables, non-current.

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- Definition

Deferred discounts finance charges and interest included in notes and loans receivable non current.

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