Looking for a security cam solution

[skeedo]

My landlord's maintenance guy managed to unlock my front door and walk right into my apartment the other day, not realizing he had the wrong apartment. For this reason I'm looking for a security cam setup, the primary purpose being to motion capture screenshots and upload via FTP. I'd also like to be able to check it remotely and possibly somehow send a notification to my phone when motion is detected. Also looking for something I will be able to easily integrate with my wireless network.

I've done some research on IP cams out there but can't manage to find a decent one for under $100 that's has better than a 3.5 star rating. Also it seems a lot of the cams out there don't come with software and I wasn't able to find much as far as free cam software on Google.

Any suggestions are welcomed.

 

[trmiv]

I use a Foscam FI8910W. I monitor it either via the web interface or tinyCam Monitor Pro on my phone. It will alert me with notifications (sound, vibration) if it detects motion or sound. I can also have it upload straight to ftp or dropbox.

 

[Kaido]

Edit: trmiv beat me to it! haha

I like Foscams: ($89)

http://www.amazon.com/Foscam-FI8910W...dp/B006ZP8UOW/

Not the best, but the best for the price, and then some. You can set it to send you a message alert when motion is detected:

http://www.e-foscam.com/blog/archives/461

They also have software (Blue Iris, $50) if you want more advanced stuff, although I haven't used it myself (mine is setup as a babycam).

 

[skeedo]

Ah cool, I was looking at that one. Nice to hear first hand that it's a good cam to do what I need it to do. Thanks guys.