Nokia (Finland)

Logo descriptions and captures by Grig2007

Editions by hb1290, AnimeTVLogos, and Logent

Background: Nokia is a Finnish company founded in 1895. They didn't have phones and startup screens until 1999.

Note: This page is about startup screens.

1st Screen

(1999-2000)

<img align="right" alt="Nokia (1999)" height="152" src="http://image.wikifoundry.com/image/3/f8faf58317256dc5bac7c4d70ae85356/GW221H152" title="Nokia (1999)" width="221"/>

Screen: On the greenish/grey background, we see hands. They're connecting, and "NOKIA" appears below.

FX/SFX: Hands connecting.

Music/Sounds: a 5-note tune that became Nokia’ famous jingle/default ringtone.

Availablity: Seen on earlier Nokia phones.

Scare Factor: None.

2nd Screen

(2000-2011)

<img align="bottom" alt="Nokia (2000)" height="220" src="http://image.wikifoundry.com/image/3/2f349ffff36fd8695b96ee3d5d143819/GW176H220" title="Nokia (2000)" width="176"/><img align="bottom" alt="Nokia (2001)" height="208" src="http://image.wikifoundry.com/image/3/b70fbaa9ebc880fc2512bdefdf5fbf23/GW249H208" title="Nokia (2001)" width="249"/><img align="bottom" alt="Nokia (2003)" height="209" src="http://image.wikifoundry.com/image/3/0fef095b86145722e652b0a8abfbdc59/GW304H209" title="Nokia (2003)" width="304"/><img align="bottom" alt="Nokia (2009)" height="209" src="http://image.wikifoundry.com/image/3/681c4d7ada509fbabf282ebf5c32bcfb/GW242H209" title="Nokia (2009)" width="242"/>

Screen: On the white background, we see the hands. When they got it's position, they're connecting. "NOKIA" appears below.

Variants:

• Around 2002-2009, slogan "CONNECTING PEOPLE" is added below the name.
• Animation can be fast.
• Framerate is smoother sometimes.

FX/SFX: Live action combined with "NOKIA" appearing.

Music/Sounds: See above.

Music/Sounds Variants:

• In 2000-2002, they used the piano version of the iconic tune.
• Around the 2002, they used a different piano version.
• In 2002-2009, they used a famous xylophone version.
• In 2009-2011, they used a guitar version.

Availablity: Common, because for its longevity for 11 years. Seen on most Nokia phones, as some Maemo systems. Became famous.

Scare Factor: None.

3rd Screen

(2011-)

<img align="right" alt="Nokia (2011)" height="182" src="http://image.wikifoundry.com/image/3/573e6a85795daae1259a4853abe053cc/GW97H182" title="Nokia (2011)" width="97"/>

Screen: On the black background, we see "NOKIA" from before.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: The modern version of the 5-note jingle or none.

Availablity: Seen on newer Nokia phones.

Scare Factor: None.