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Debt - Key Components of Convertible Debt (Detail) (Convertible Senior Notes 2011 and 2013, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Convertible Senior Notes 2011 and 2013
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Contractual interest expense on the coupon $ 27us-gaap_InterestExpenseDebt
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$ 30us-gaap_InterestExpenseDebt
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Amortization of the discount component recognized as interest expense 58us-gaap_AmortizationOfDebtDiscountPremium
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61us-gaap_AmortizationOfDebtDiscountPremium
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Total interest expense on the convertible debt $ 85us-gaap_InterestCostsIncurred
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$ 91us-gaap_InterestCostsIncurred
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