Fair Value Measurements (Estimated Fair Values of Company's Long-Term Debt) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions	Apr. 30, 2011	May 01, 2010
Notional Amount
Long-term debt	$ 6,081	$ 7,209
Carrying Amount
Long-term debt	6,314	7,474
Fair Value
Long-term debt	$ 6,416	$ 7,372

- Definition

Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date. May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any.

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