<p>I have a Macbook with the built in camera that we use for i chat. I wanted to know if I could set up the laptop to record our new puppy while we are not home. I am curious if he stays asleep in his crate or is up barking. When we get home we hear him barking, but I think he hears the garage open and knows we are home. I am looking for a way to record him in his crate for a couple of hours to see what he does. I do not want to invest in a baby cam, so I would either need to use my computer or my ancient video camera, assuming it even works and we still have tapes that fit it!</p>
<p>If not the laptop, does anyone know another way to record? We also thought about using a micro cassette player just for the sound, but I think the tapes are only 30 minutes per side, unless there is a long play that I am not aware of. We really would like to get a video if at all possible.</p>