Decision Support System for Laptop Selection Using AHP Method and Profile Matching

Abstract

 Laptop is a desktop personal computer (PC) whose dimensions are reduced to increase flexibility in its use. However, the large number of products will make it difficult for consumers to choose a laptop that suits the needs of consumers who want to buy it.

The purpose of this research is to help buyers who want to buy laptop products according to their needs by making a Decision Support System (DSS). There are 12 criteria considered in this research, price, processor, RAM capacity, hard disk capacity, SSD capacity, V-RAM capacity, maximum RAM upgrade capacity, laptop weight, screen size, screen type, screen refresh rate, and screen resolution. Choosing a laptop product there is a criterion value of a laptop product and a value of preference criteria from the buyer as a decision maker. Also the criteria values on laptop products have different contributions to the overall value of the laptop product. Thus, the methods used are Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Profile Matching (PM) with linear interpolation, and Simple Addictive Weighting (SAW) to determine the recommended options. Lastly, SPK that has been made will be able to provide recommendations best alternative choices and best suit the needs of buyers for selecting laptop products.