Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,298	$ 1,248
Short-term investments	1,166	1,344
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $106 and $100, respectively	3,532	3,808
Inventories	1,889	1,800
Deferred tax assets, net	564	640
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	712	675
Total current assets	9,161	9,515
Property, plant, and equipment	6,136	5,796
Accumulated depreciation	(3,634)	(3,323)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	2,502	2,473
Goodwill	10,341	9,934
Other intangible assets, net	2,758	2,647
Long-term investments	9,321	7,705
Long-term deferred tax assets, net	484	504
Other assets	382	305
Total assets	34,949	33,083
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	4,104	3,274
Accounts payable	569	565
Accrued compensation	864	912
Accrued income taxes	207	65
Deferred tax liabilities, net	10	33
Other accrued expenses	1,204	1,008
Total current liabilities	6,958	5,857
Long-term debt	7,314	7,359
Long-term accrued compensation and retirement benefits	838	759
Long-term accrued income taxes	1,002	1,005
Long-term deferred tax liabilities, net	639	611
Other long-term liabilities	362	379
Total liabilities	17,113	15,970
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock - par value $1.00	0	0
Common stock - par value $0.10	101	104
Retained earnings	18,207	17,482
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(472)	(473)
Total shareholders' equity	17,836	17,113
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 34,949	$ 33,083