Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2012	Apr. 27, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 861	$ 1,248
Short-term investments	1,630	1,344
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $100 in both periods	3,448	3,808
Inventories	1,854	1,800
Deferred tax assets, net	637	640
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	753	675
Total current assets	9,183	9,515
Property, plant, and equipment	5,859	5,796
Accumulated depreciation	(3,408)	(3,323)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	2,451	2,473
Goodwill	9,933	9,934
Other intangible assets, net	2,559	2,647
Long-term investments	8,259	7,705
Long-term deferred tax assets, net	509	504
Other assets	358	305
Total assets	33,252	33,083
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	3,391	3,274
Accounts payable	521	565
Accrued compensation	647	912
Accrued income taxes	167	65
Deferred tax liabilities, net	70	33
Other accrued expenses	1,015	1,008
Total current liabilities	5,811	5,857
Long-term debt	7,386	7,359
Long-term accrued compensation and retirement benefits	766	759
Long-term accrued income taxes	1,031	1,005
Long-term deferred tax liabilities, net	582	611
Other long-term liabilities	421	379
Total liabilities	15,997	15,970
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock - par value $1.00	0	0
Common stock - par value $0.10	103	104
Retained earnings	17,667	17,482
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(515)	(473)
Total shareholders' equity	17,255	17,113
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 33,252	$ 33,083