i have heard people now set up **live cameras** in their homes …cameras they can view from just about anywhere with their cell phones and/or a computer

i am looking for a set up at a LOW price. i looked into a low price motorola system about 5 years ago but the system was not really perfected at that time

thanks to everyone who posts or trys to post an answer
EXCELLENT answers so far
to be more specific what i am looking for: (I have begun to look into frontpoint

WHAT I CAN AFFORD:
i would like to have a camera aimed across a room at my front door. i want to be able to use my cellphone to ‘call home’ at anytime and just see what is going on at home in real time.

WHAT I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD AT THIS TIME:
Of course i would like to have a camera that calls me when motion is detected and i can look at the reason why. and/or have a camera detect motion and call the cops and me..or just the cops

Gateway M-6335 Laptop Computer Features
1.3MP webcam – always be there even when you can’t physically
2GB RAM – get lots of space for music, movies, videos, photos, games and much more
15.4" Ultrabright LCD – provides sunlight readability
Labelflash technology – provides the ability to burn images directly onto a disc; personalize and customize DVDs with photos, text and graphics
Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll – get mouse movement with adjustable, non-linear acceleration and speed
Intel High Definition Audio -provides dedicated system bandwidth for critical, high-quality audio function
Key Specifications:

Processor: Intel Pentium Dual-Core Mobile Processor T2390

Memory: 2048MB DDR2 667MHz Dual-Channel (2 x 1024MB)

Hard Drive: 160GB 5400RPM SATA

Optical Drive: 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM and LabelFlash technology. Write max: 8x DVD+/-R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 2x DVD-R DL, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R and 16x CD-RW disks. Read max: 8x DVD-R/RW/ROM, 4x DVD+/-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R/RW/ROM disks.

Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1

LCD Monitor: 15.4" Ultrabright (WXGA) TFT (1280×800)

Media Card Reader: 5-in-1 digital media manager – Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro, Multimedia Card (MMC) and xD-Picture Card

Other Differentiator: 1.3 megapixels webcam with integrated microphone, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless adapter, Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll and metal precision-touch multimedia buttons

Additional Product Specifications:

System Bus: 533MHz
Cache Memory: 1MB L2 cache
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Video Memory: Up to 384MB of dynamic
Pointing device: Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll
Sound System: High Definition Audio 2-channel built-in speakers
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 fax/modem
Ports: (3) USB 2.0, (1) VGA connector, (1) RJ11-modem, (1) RJ45-Ethernet, (1) AC adapter connector, (1) Kensington Lock Slot, (1) Microphone, (1) Headphone/SPDIF Audio Out
Network Adapter: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
Wireless Network Adapter: 802.11g Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Color: Black
Measures approx. 10.39"L x 14.09"W x 1.4"H
Weighs 6.29 lbs.
Model #M-6335
ETL listed
Made in China
Comes with a manufacturer’s 1-year limited warranty
Accessories Include:
4 ‘Need for Speed: Most Wanted’ CDs
2 PC Essential DVDs (not pre-installed)
Lithium-ion battery
User manual
Pre-Installed Software:
Microsoft Works 9.0
Microsoft Money Essentials
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day trial period)
Adobe Reader
CyberLink Power 2 Go
Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
Napster music service (30-day trial period)
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Google toolbar and Google desktop search
AOL (90-day trial period)
Gateway Connect
NetZero Internet Access
Windows Live Messenger for Video Conferencing
Gateway Shield Comprehensive Security: Norton 360 All-in-One Security 2008 (60-day trial period)
LoJack for Laptops BIOS Hardware Persistence Agent (subscription required to activate)
Kensington Lock Slot (cable lock sold separately)
Gateway BigFix – helps identify and solve problems
Gateway Games Powered by: WildTangent (pre-installed with 10 demo games and 60 minutes of game play)

Noticed it in the parking attendant building at the entrance to the resort. Just wondering what they’re doing with that? I know that ‘Disney sees all’ but that one threw me off a little.