Plasma Storage & Transport

[Trean]

I know there are several threads but I have some fairly specific questions.

The television I ordered could not be picked up before I went back to school for the few weeks between Winter Break and Thanksgiving. My dad and brother picked it up for me. I have no idea how they stored it, all I know is its in my brother's room where my bed is when I go home for brief periods.

So if they laid it on my bed, what sort of defects should I look for when opening the box that should lead to me returning my new television? (As noted in the update, the TV is upright next to bed in box)

If nothing is wrong, I have to figure out how to transport a 54" panasonic plasma 90 miles to school (about 1.5-2 hours travel time). I have read that it should be upright (many times over) but also have read about those that have transported one lying down. My brother has a truck and sister has a minivan. With the truck I am concerned about transporting it outside and in the bed, it would be upright though. I cannot seem to find storage temperature numbers only operating temps and with transportation in mid-winter it gets cold outside. With the minivan I would be more concerned about it actually fitting in it, any suggestion how to get one to fit; I would believe that it should fit between the seats up the middle of the van but getting it to that position might be odd.


I appreciate the help.


Update
Good news, its not laying down at home; its standing upright in box next to my bed.

Thinking my sister's minivan is my best bet for transport if it will fit in the van.