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Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables (Details 9) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of captive finance receivables for the inventory sales
Total	$ 1,496	$ 1,617
Loans
Summary of captive finance receivables for the inventory sales
Total	1,389	1,496
Finance leases
Summary of captive finance receivables for the inventory sales
Total	$ 107	$ 121

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