Wireless Webcam for Surveillance?

Hello,
I am trying to find some recommendations for a good Wireless Webcam that I can use for surveillance in my home. I'd like to be able to move it around, and have it wirelessly take photos and transfer them to my computer / upload them to the web. Obviously I can't use my built-in iSight for this, so I'm looking for a wireless one that is compatible with Macs.
Do you have any recommendations?

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