Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 27, 2012	Apr. 29, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,190	$ 1,382
Short-term investments	1,155	1,046
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $102 and $96, respectively	3,665	3,761
Inventories	1,819	1,619
Deferred tax assets, net	605	586
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	624	561
Assets held for sale	250	258
Total current assets	9,308	9,213
Property, plant, and equipment	5,757	5,732
Accumulated depreciation	(3,277)	(3,244)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	2,480	2,488
Goodwill	9,915	9,520
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	2,713	2,725
Long-term investments	7,096	6,116
Other assets	399	362
Total assets	31,911	30,424
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	1,972	1,723
Accounts payable	491	495
Accrued compensation	796	874
Accrued income taxes	266	50
Other accrued expenses	948	1,489
Liabilities held for sale	89	88
Total current liabilities	4,562	4,719
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	8,248	8,112
Long-term accrued compensation and retirement benefits	513	480
Long-term accrued income taxes	846	496
Long-term deferred tax liabilities, net	143	217
Other long-term liabilities	430	432
Total liabilities	14,742	14,456
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock - par value $1.00	0	0
Common stock - par value $0.10	105	107
Retained earnings	17,340	16,085
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(276)	(224)
Total shareholders' equity	17,169	15,968
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 31,911	$ 30,424