BUYER'S GUIDE: Cool Tools

Who brought the candy? You did, and everyone will know it if you bring the savories in a Calling Carton. Customize these candy boxes (doughnut boxes available, too) with your logo, contact info, and message. House designs available, too. Candy boxes: 99 cents per box for a minimum order of 100; doughnut boxes: $2.69 per box for the minimum 250. Jubilee Promotional Co., Fenton, Mo.; 800/851-1241; www.donutbox.com.

One-stop messaging Don’t lose a message from a hot prospect. PhoneKate consolidates your voice mail, faxes, and e-mail into one location that you can access using either a dedicated toll-free number or Web site. The program converts e-mail messages into voice messages and can record and e-mail your verbal response. Store up to 2,000 contacts in your account. Driving? Say contacts’ names and PhoneKate will dial them. $36.95 to $77.95 based on number of package minutes. PhoneKate LLC, Lake Orion, Mich.; 877/832-9861; www.phonekate.com.

Wear your technology out SCOTTeVEST will make you feel like 007. These stylish jackets, with removable sleeves, include up to 22 pockets to store your cell phone, handheld, pager, lockbox keys, money, and other essentials. The jacket-vest also conceals earbud and headset wires. $79.99-$149.99. SCOTTeVEST LLC, Chicago; 866/909-8378; www.scottevest.com.

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