Hard pass.
At 40" I was expecting 3840x1600 which is what 38' ultrawide uses not 3440x1440. So this will have a lower PPI than a 34'' ultrawide. Secondly the panel is flat and would have been better with a 1900R or 1800R curve.
That single hole in the middle of the stand for cable management could also have been better if I were to purchase this I would need to buy a monitor Arm to clean that up.
3840x1600 isn't the same aspect ratio and such monitors aren't even in the same ballpark as the 40C1R price-wise.
10-bit (8-bit + FRC) - monitor makers please use full true 10-bit and cut out the afrc or frc. Or be more accurate and call it 8-bit & frc, or just use straight 8-bit.
DP 1.4 - ummm DP 2.0 was introduced 3 years ago now, please start fully supporting the current standard
"I calibrated the display by using the X-Rite i1Display Pro colorimeter and the DisplayCAL software solution. Initial profiling and calibration were done with the luminance target set to 250 cd/m²"
I thought the accepted standard for brightness for office settings, etc. was 120nits??
There wouldn't be a single benefit of implementing a DP 2.0 input. DP 1.4 can handle the 3440x1440 native resolution at 144 Hz with ease.
120 nits is too dark for everyday usage, it makes more sense for me to assess the monitor when calibrated to something more in line with how it's actually used. The brightness in general should be taken only as a guideline; 99.5% users will adjust it to their personal preference anyway.
The only time I'd want a curved screen is with an ultrawide. There has to be some color shift when looking at the sides with a flat panel of this size.
Yes, I've addressed this in the review, there's some slight vignetting around the corners, from a normal sitting distance. This could have been avoided if the panel was slightly curved.
[other than creativity work....]
desktop displays over 27"... doesn't that force people to place the display further back? If not thats a lot of neck muscle at work. Doesn't sitting further away from the panel defeat the idea of a larger screen?
For close up gaming on a regular style/sized desk, 27" 1440p for me is the sweet spot.
For multi-tasking and multi-screening, 40" ultra wide sounds GOOD but i prefer a second dedicated panel.
Your thoughts?
In terms of sitting distance, the 40C1R didn't force me to change my habits, I've used it on the same position where I'd use a 27" monitor (around 80-100 cm from my face).
In terms of an ultrawide vs dual widescreen, I guess it's a matter of personal preference. For me it's an easy decision: ultrawide all the way. After using a dual monitor setup for over 10 years, I've switched to a single ultrawide on all three PCs I'm actively using (home, office, studio). Nothing could make me go back to a dual monitor setup.
@Inle What are the dimensions of this monitor?
The panel itself is roughly 94x42 centimeters. The monitor's height (when propped as high as it can go) is ~58 cm. The base is 23.4 x 27.3 cm.
I've already bought the monitor and you've confirmed my feelings - the 40C1R is not the best monitor in the world but it sure as hell offers a lot for it's price 
