Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Investment Income Investment Income (Details)

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Investment Income Investment Income (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 25, 2011
Sep. 26, 2010
Investment Income (Loss), Net [Line Items]      
Interest and dividend income $ 609 $ 500 $ 530
Interest expense (90) (114) (43)
Net realized gains on marketable securities 342 335 401
Net realized gains on other investments 27 2 4
Impairment losses on marketable securities (71) (39) (111)
Impairment losses on other investments (12) (13) (14)
Gains (losses) on derivative instruments 84 (3) 3
Equity in losses of investees (9) (7) (4)
Investment income, net $ 880 $ 661 $ 766