CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 24, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 10,121	$ 9,815
Short-Term Marketable Securities	18,417	16,137
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $83 and $53, respectively	7,042	5,369
Inventories	1,102	776
Deferred tax assets	2,253	2,014
Vendor non-trade receivables	6,727	6,348
Other current assets	5,050	4,529
Total current assets	50,712	44,988
Long-term marketable securities	81,638	55,618
Property, plant and equipment, net	8,847	7,777
Goodwill	1,141	896
Acquired intangible assets, net	3,604	3,536
Other assets	4,992	3,556
Total assets	150,934	116,371
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	17,011	14,632
Accrued expenses	9,778	9,247
Deferred revenue	5,247	4,091
Total current liabilities	32,036	27,970
Deferred revenue - non-current	2,446	1,686
Other non-current liabilities	13,954	10,100
Total liabilities	48,436	39,756
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, no par value; 1,800,000 shares authorized; 934,982 and 929,277 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	14,850	13,331
Retained earnings	87,124	62,841
Accumulated other comprehensive income	524	443
Total shareholders' equity	102,498	76,615
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 150,934	$ 116,371