Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 28, 2011	Apr. 29, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,048	$ 1,382
Short-term investments	1,118	1,046
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $105 and $97, respectively	3,837	3,822
Inventories	1,840	1,695
Deferred tax assets, net	587	605
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	584	567
Total current assets	9,014	9,117
Property, plant, and equipment	6,065	5,817
Accumulated depreciation	(3,530)	(3,306)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	2,535	2,511
Goodwill	9,944	9,537
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	2,875	2,777
Long-term investments	7,013	6,120
Other assets	372	362
Total assets	31,753	30,424
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	2,050	1,723
Accounts payable	543	511
Accrued compensation	765	896
Accrued income taxes	83	50
Other accrued expenses	1,293	1,534
Total current liabilities	4,734	4,714
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	8,222	8,112
Long-term accrued compensation and retirement benefits	505	480
Long-term accrued income taxes	841	496
Long-term deferred tax liabilities, net	293	220
Other long-term liabilities	419	434
Total liabilities	15,014	14,456
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock - par value $1.00	0	0
Common stock - par value $0.10	106	107
Retained earnings	16,790	16,085
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(157)	(224)
Total shareholders' equity	16,739	15,968
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 31,753	$ 30,424