Q1 2018,Q2 2018???

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What is the meaning of release dates or pre order shipping dates in Q1 2018 like format???

[divito]

"The calendar year can be divided into four quarters, often abbreviated as Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4.

• First quarter, Q1: 1 January – 31 March (90 days or 91 days in leap years)
• Second quarter, Q2: 1 April – 30 June (91 days)
• Third quarter, Q3: 1 July – 30 September (92 days)
• Fourth quarter, Q4: 1 October – 31 December (92 days)

When combined with a year, the quarter/year combination may be written, for example, as Q42018 or 4Q2018 or 2018Q4." Wikipedia

It's easier for companies to plan releases of products, software, etc... into quarters because there's no hard deadline to hit or miss for launches, and it works more smoothly for the fiscal quarter in terms of finances.

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32 minutes ago, divito said:

"The calendar year can be divided into four quarters, often abbreviated as Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4.

• First quarter, Q1: 1 January – 31 March (90 days or 91 days in leap years)
• Second quarter, Q2: 1 April – 30 June (91 days)
• Third quarter, Q3: 1 July – 30 September (92 days)
• Fourth quarter, Q4: 1 October – 31 December (92 days)

When combined with a year, the quarter/year combination may be written, for example, as Q42018 or 4Q2018 or 2018Q4." Wikipedia

It's easier for companies to plan releases of products, software, etc... into quarters because there's no hard deadline to hit or miss for launches, and it works more smoothly for the fiscal quarter in terms of finances.

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