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Joint Ventures (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 66 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
LenovoEMC
Jun. 30, 2013
VCE Company LLC
Jun. 30, 2012
VCE Company LLC
Jun. 30, 2013
VCE Company LLC
Jun. 30, 2012
VCE Company LLC
Jun. 30, 2013
VCE Company LLC
Jun. 30, 2013
Other Assets, Net
VCE Company LLC
Dec. 31, 2012
Other Assets, Net
VCE Company LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                    
Accumulated stock-based compensation contributed to joint venture               $ 15    
Consolidated ownership perentage of outstanding equity       58.00%   58.00%   58.00%    
Capital contribution 158 107           854    
Consolidated share of losses           63.20%        
Loss From VCE       71 60 140 115 638    
Revenue recognized from sales to VCE       102 75 176 146      
Receivable from joint venture                 $ 39 $ 44
Joint Venture, Ownership Interest Percentage     49.00%