Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ( stock-based compensation) (Details)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ( stock-based compensation) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Revenue recognition            
Maximum period to allow customers to return merchandise after the date of shipment       30 days    
Aggregate reduction in net revenue due to returns       $ 1,965 $ 1,900 $ 1,739
Advertising costs            
Advertising costs       91 81 56
Stock-based compensation            
Stock based compensation expense 10 5   34 22 18
Impairment of long-lived assets            
Impairment of CRM assets     47      
Derivatives            
Changes in fair value of these interest rate swaps       $ 48 $ 50 $ 37
Business acquisitions            
Maximum period from the acquisition date for finalization of provisional estimate       1 year