I have to say I think it is one of Apple's lesser creations. I can't think of any special part it would play in my life other than reading e-books, and my touch does that just fine. Just my opinion of course.
Hope you enjoy your new wee toy.
EDIT: And I am an Apple freak. I have two macbooks and two touches and a shuffle, so I am not a mac-hater. I just can't find a justified reason to get one. Thinking of an iphone though. I get frustrated when I am not in a wi-fi area with my touch. Takes the magic out of it. lol.