Apple Screen when starting

During Christmas break, I started using my iPod less. I stayed home most of the time and listened to iTunes on my computer. After days of not even turning the iPod on, the apple screen starts up and stays for a couple of seconds. Then the screen will come on. Once it didn't come up at all. I tried flipping it on lock on and off and pressing buttons but nothing worked. So I connected it to my computer and then it popped up.
It showed the apple screen recently a couple of days ago...but I was using my iPod more already.
I know it's not a big deal but I'm just curious. Is it normal to show the apple screen when starting your iPod if it hasn't been used over a week?
I'm sorry if this was answered already.
Windows XP
Windows XP

" Is it normal to show the apple screen when starting your iPod if it hasn't been used over a week?"
Yes. See this.
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