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--> margin: 5px 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> line-height: 1.4;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 0.85rem;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> @media (max-width: 650px) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> #spc-app-container .card-header h1 { font-size: 1.2rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .big-value { font-size: 1.3rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> `;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> document.head.appendChild(style);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> const root = document.getElementById('spc-app-container');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> if (!root) return;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> function calculateCosts(booksPerYear, avgBookCost, ereaderPrice, libraryUsagePercent) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let physicalAnnualCost = booksPerYear * avgBookCost * (1 - libraryUsagePercent \/ 100);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let physical5YearCost = physicalAnnualCost * 5;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let ebookCost = avgBookCost * 0.7; \/\/ ebooks typically 30% cheaper<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let ebookAnnualCost = booksPerYear * ebookCost * (1 - libraryUsagePercent \/ 100);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let ereader5YearCost = ereaderPrice + (ebookAnnualCost * 5);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let savings = physical5YearCost - ereader5YearCost;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let cheaper = savings > 0 ? \"E-Reader\" : \"Physical Books\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> return { physical5YearCost: Math.round(physical5YearCost), ereader5YearCost: Math.round(ereader5YearCost), savings: Math.abs(Math.round(savings)), cheaper };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> function 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[et_pb_line_break_holder] --> physicalScore -= 15;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> if (prefersLargePrint === \"yes\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> ereaderScore += 15;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> physicalScore -= 10;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> if (hasEreader) ereaderScore += 10;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> ereaderScore = Math.min(100, Math.max(20, ereaderScore));<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> physicalScore = Math.min(100, Math.max(20, physicalScore));<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> return { ereaderScore, physicalScore };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> function getRecommendation(costSavings, cheaper, ereaderScore, physicalScore, readHoursPerWeek) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let recommendation = \"\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let reason = \"\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> if (ereaderScore > physicalScore + 20) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> recommendation = \"E-Reader\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> reason = \"Significantly better accessibility for your vision or dexterity needs.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else if (physicalScore > ereaderScore + 20) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> recommendation = \"Physical Books\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> reason = \"You prefer the tactile experience and don't have accessibility barriers.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else if (cheaper === \"E-Reader\" && ereaderScore >= physicalScore) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> recommendation = \"E-Reader\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> reason = `More cost-effective (saves $${costSavings} over 5 years) with comparable accessibility.`;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else if (cheaper === \"Physical Books\" && physicalScore >= ereaderScore) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> recommendation = \"Physical Books\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> reason = \"More cost-effective and you enjoy the traditional reading experience.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> recommendation = \"Hybrid Approach\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> reason = \"Use library ebooks for some titles and buy physical books for favorites.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> return { recommendation, reason };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/\/ Build the calculator card<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> const card = document.createElement('div');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> card.className = 'calculator-card';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> card.innerHTML = `<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"card-header\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h1>📚 E-Reader vs Physical Book Cost & Accessibility Calculator<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Compares long-term cost, font adjustability, eye strain for seniors 55+<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"form-section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"row-2col\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>📖 Books Read Per Year<\/label><input type=\"number\" id=\"booksPerYear\" value=\"24\" min=\"1\" max=\"200\" step=\"1\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>💰 Average Book Cost ($)<\/label><input type=\"number\" id=\"avgBookCost\" value=\"15\" min=\"5\" max=\"40\" step=\"1\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"row-2col\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>📱 E-Reader Device Price ($)<\/label><input type=\"number\" id=\"ereaderPrice\" value=\"120\" min=\"60\" max=\"300\" step=\"10\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>🏛️ Library Usage (% of books borrowed)<\/label><input type=\"number\" id=\"libraryUsage\" value=\"40\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" step=\"5\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"row-2col\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>👁️ Vision Status<\/label><select id=\"visionNeeds\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"normal\">Normal \/ Corrected with glasses<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"low_vision\" selected>Low vision (needs larger print)<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"macular\">Macular degeneration<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/select><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>🖐️ Arthritis or Hand Pain?<\/label><select id=\"arthritis\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"no\">No<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"yes\" selected>Yes (difficulty holding heavy books)<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/select><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"row-2col\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>🔤 Prefer Large Print Books?<\/label><select id=\"largePrint\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"no\">No<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"yes\" selected>Yes<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/select><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div 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