DVD monitor and winter?

[Lancer]

I am planing to install a couple monitors to watch DVD's and to play games on my XBOX (it's for the kids, really!). I was wondering how well monitors hold up in the frigid winters of Wisconsin where it can get to -20 degrees F? One monitor will be with the CD player and the other will drop down from the ceiling.

[Kari]

I'd check on the legalities of having a screen within your range of sight as the driver...I know the state of TN just passed a law making it illegal to have a DVD screen anywhere where the driver can see it. It has to be behind them.

[ragingfish]

Go on MatrixOwners.com and talk to maddigital. He has 3 screens -- one on the back of each front seat headrest, and another in the front sunvisor. I'm sure he can answer any questions you have about that.

[Jahntassa]

Just check the specs on the screen. Storage temps would probably be - degrees something to +120 F.. However, operating temps would be closer to 32 F. I doubt you'd have any problems with the LCDs breaking from the temps, but the response when cold would be really bad..

[Hot Vibe]

My portable DVD player works just fine in any weather. The only thing that has ever been a problem is the darn outlet that plugs into the side. Too much use I presume. I have accidentally left the dvd player in the car when it was -10 overnight. I usually take it inside after the trip but forgot. I was suprised that the moisture in the air did not crystalize but it must have evaporated first.