Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 26, 2012	Apr. 27, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,759	$ 1,248
Short-term investments	916	1,344
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $102 and $100, respectively	3,612	3,808
Inventories	1,877	1,800
Deferred tax assets, net	595	640
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	676	675
Total current assets	9,435	9,515
Property, plant, and equipment	5,967	5,796
Accumulated depreciation	(3,520)	(3,323)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	2,447	2,473
Goodwill	9,944	9,934
Other intangible assets, net	2,500	2,647
Long-term investments	8,816	7,705
Long-term deferred tax assets, net	468	504
Other assets	350	305
Total assets	33,960	33,083
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	4,097	3,274
Accounts payable	551	565
Accrued compensation	717	912
Accrued income taxes	113	65
Deferred tax liabilities, net	28	33
Other accrued expenses	1,115	1,008
Total current liabilities	6,621	5,857
Long-term debt	7,355	7,359
Long-term accrued compensation and retirement benefits	809	759
Long-term accrued income taxes	985	1,005
Long-term deferred tax liabilities, net	584	611
Other long-term liabilities	431	379
Total liabilities	16,785	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	17,558	17,482
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(484)	(473)
Total shareholders' equity	17,175	17,113
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 33,960	$ 33,083