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\/\/ average photo 4MB let videoSizeMB = 200; \/\/ average video 200MB let docSizeMB = 1; \/\/ average document 1MB  let totalPhotosGB = (photos * photoSizeMB) \/ 1024; let totalVideosGB = (videos * videoSizeMB) \/ 1024; let totalDocsGB = (documents * docSizeMB) \/ 1024;  let currentNeededGB = totalPhotosGB + totalVideosGB + totalDocsGB;  \/\/ Annual growth estimate (5-10 new photos per year on average) let annualGrowthGB = 0.5; let futureNeededGB = currentNeededGB + (annualGrowthGB * yearsToKeep);  return { currentGB: Math.round(currentNeededGB * 10) \/ 10, futureGB: Math.round(futureNeededGB * 10) \/ 10, recommendedGB: Math.ceil(futureNeededGB \/ 50) * 50 }; } function findBestPlan(neededGB) { let bestPlan = null; let bestValue = Infinity;  for (const [key, service] of Object.entries(services)) { let cheapestTier = null; let cheapestPrice = Infinity;  for (const tier of service.tiers) { if (tier.gb >= neededGB && tier.price < cheapestPrice) { cheapestPrice = tier.price; cheapestTier = tier; } }  if (cheapestTier) { let valueRatio = cheapestPrice \/ cheapestTier.gb; if (valueRatio < bestValue) { bestValue = valueRatio; bestPlan = { service, key, tier: cheapestTier }; } } }  \/\/ If no plan found (needs > 2TB), recommend Backblaze or multiple services if (!bestPlan && neededGB > 2000) { bestPlan = { service: services.backblaze, key: \"backblaze\", tier: { gb: \"Unlimited\", price: 9 } }; } else if (!bestPlan) { bestPlan = { service: services.google_photos, key: \"google_photos\", tier: { gb: 2000, price: 9.99 } }; }  return bestPlan; } function getRedundancyTips(serviceName) { let tips = [ \"💾 3-2-1 Backup Rule: Keep 3 copies of your data, on 2 different media types, with 1 copy offsite (cloud counts as offsite)\", \"📀 External hard drive backup: $50-100 for 1-2TB drive \u2014 local backup for faster recovery\", \"🔐 Use strong, unique password for your cloud account and enable two-factor authentication\", \"📱 Set up legacy contact\/inactive account manager so family can access photos if something happens to you\", \"🔄 Test your backup: Try restoring a file annually to ensure it works\" ];  if (serviceName === \"Amazon Photos\") { tips.push(\"🟣 Prime members get unlimited photo storage (not videos) \u2014 use for photos, pay only for video storage\"); } if (serviceName === \"Google Photos\") { tips.push(\"📸 Use 'Storage saver' quality for free unlimited photos (reduces quality slightly but fine for most)\"); }  return tips; } \/\/ Build the calculator card const card = document.createElement('div'); card.className = 'calculator-card';  card.innerHTML = ` <\/p>\n<div class=\"card-header\"> <\/p>\n<h1>☁️ Cloud Storage & Photo Backup Cost Estimator<\/h1>\n<p> <pee>Projects lifetime storage for memories & documents for seniors 55+<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"form-section\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"row-2col\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>📸 Number of Photos<\/label><input type=\"number\" id=\"photos\" value=\"5000\" min=\"0\" max=\"50000\" step=\"500\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>🎥 Number of Videos<\/label><input type=\"number\" id=\"videos\" value=\"200\" min=\"0\" max=\"5000\" step=\"50\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"row-2col\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>📄 Documents \/ PDFs<\/label><input type=\"number\" id=\"documents\" value=\"500\" min=\"0\" max=\"10000\" step=\"100\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>📅 Years to Keep (future growth)<\/label><input type=\"number\" id=\"yearsToKeep\" value=\"20\" min=\"5\" max=\"50\" step=\"5\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>🛡️ Preferred Service (optional)<\/label><select id=\"preferredService\"><option value=\"auto\">Auto-recommend (best value)<\/option><option value=\"google_photos\">Google Photos<\/option><option value=\"icloud\">Apple iCloud<\/option><option value=\"amazon_photos\">Amazon Photos<\/option><option value=\"microsoft\">Microsoft OneDrive<\/option><option value=\"dropbox\">Dropbox<\/option> <\/select><\/div>\n<p> <button id=\"calcButton\">Calculate Storage Needs & Find Best Plan<\/button> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"resultsPanel\" class=\"results-container\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"info-badge\"> 📘 Tool Basis: Based on 2025 cloud storage pricing. 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