HP Compaq nx8220 – Retro Windows XP Laptop – Upgraded & Fully Working
Classic mid-2000s HP business laptop with dedicated ATI Radeon graphics, upgraded WSXGA+ display and 128GB SSD.
A great machine for retro computing enthusiasts, collectors and anyone looking to run classic Windows XP-era software and games on genuine period Intel Pentium M 750 – 1.86GHz
Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon X600 – 64MB dedicated VRAM
Memory: 2GB DDR2 RAM
Storage: 128GB SSD
Display: 15.4" WSXGA+ widescreen (1680 × 1050)
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
Power Supply: Genuine HP power adapter included
Condition & Upgrades
This laptop is in good working condition for its age and has received several upgrades and repairs.
Excellent keyboard condition
Solid, fully functional screen hinges
Upgraded high-resolution WSXGA+ display, sourced from another genuine HP Compaq nx8220
Original mechanical hard drive replaced with a much faster 128GB SSD
RTC/CMOS battery connection repaired — the laptop now correctly retains its date and time
Windows XP Home Edition installed and operational
Dedicated ATI Radeon X600 graphics, suitable for period-correct Windows XP gaming
Important – Main Battery
The main battery no longer holds a charge.
The laptop operates normally using the included genuine HP power adapter and should be considered a mains-powered machine.
Ideal For
Retro Windows XP gaming
Classic Windows software
Vintage laptop collecting
Legacy hardware and software applications
Early-2000s computing Compaq nx8220 laptop
Genuine HP power adapter
Additional Information
This is a vintage computer, approximately 21 years old, and naturally has the limitations associated with hardware of this era.
Please examine the photographs carefully to assess its cosmetic condition.
The laptop has been tested and is working as described. No additional warranty is offered beyond any applicable consumer rights.
A well-equipped example of HP's classic business laptop range, featuring a high-resolution display, dedicated Radeon graphics and modern SSD storage.
