Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions	Jul. 29, 2011	Apr. 29, 2011
Current assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,393	$ 1,382
Short-term investments	1,128	1,046
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $100 and $97, respectively	3,745	3,822
Inventories	1,808	1,695
Deferred tax assets, net	610	605
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	601	567
Total current assets	9,285	9,117
Property, plant, and equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant, and equipment	5,939	5,817
Accumulated depreciation	(3,418)	(3,306)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	2,521	2,511
Goodwill	9,541	9,537
Other intangible assets, net	2,695	2,777
Long-term investments	6,655	6,120
Other assets	394	362
Total assets	31,091	30,424
Current Liabilities [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	1,857	1,723
Accounts payable	537	511
Accrued compensation	683	896
Accrued income taxes	184	50
Other accrued expenses	1,544	1,534
Total current liabilities	4,805	4,714
Long-term debt	8,195	8,112
Long-term accrued compensation and retirement benefits	489	480
Long-term accrued income taxes	566	496
Long-term deferred tax liabilities, net	279	220
Other long-term liabilities	417	434
Total liabilities	14,751	14,456
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Preferred stock-par value $1.00	0	0
Common stock-par value $0.10	106	107
Retained earnings	16,319	16,085
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(85)	(224)
Total shareholders' equity	16,340	15,968
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 31,091	$ 30,424