Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Apr. 29, 2011
Net earnings	$ 3,467	$ 3,617	$ 3,096
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(19), $(38), and $130, respectively	(33)	(66)	226
Translation adjustment	(21)	(137)	200
Net change in retirement obligations, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(4), $(130), and $3, respectively	(18)	(227)	5
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax expense (benefit) of $30, $105, and $(183), respectively	53	181	(348)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(19)	(249)	83
Comprehensive income	$ 3,448	$ 3,368	$ 3,179