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Stock-Based Compensation - Net Change in Amounts Capitalized or Accrued (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Other assets $ (345)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets $ (269)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets $ (174)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets
Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Accrued expenses (accrued warranty expenses) 0emc_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedWarrantyExpenses
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(1)emc_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedWarrantyExpenses
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Other assets $ (19)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets
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$ 2us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets
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