>Does anybody know of a home video surveillance system?
>
>I have a neighbor who has been periodically vandalizing our property
>over the past 3 years. I want to set up a hidden camera system to
>record him. The police said they can't do anything unless I catch him
>on camera.
>
>He does a couple hundred $ of damage per year. And I'm afraid for the
>safety of my family.
>
>My budget is about $300 but maybe can go higher. I have a good working
>pc I can use for a system.
>
>Any suggestions/ideas helpful.
>
>Thanks,
>
>FrankLee
Cheapest is probably a webcam with motion detect software to only grab stuff with motion. My Creative cam came with such s/w. I always figured it would be good to have it ftp the evidence off-site in case theives stole the cam and PC but if it's only outdoor vandalism you can skip that nicety.
John