There was a lot said on the web about what a finicky camera this is but I have to say after shooting with it for a couple of days the rumors are not true. From the box it was updated with the 1.11ver firmware and runs without issue. I would say that you should spend an evening with the manual and just play with the settings and get used to the menu so you can have fun with it the rest of the time. Not that the menu is that difficult but that there is some really cool stuff in there you won't use unless you know its there. Panoramas, Film modes and 3 stop Neutral Density filter to mention a few.
For just walking around the A settings are pretty good for snapshots and then endless manual settings for creative shooting. The leaf shutter is awesome for xsync up to 1/1000sec! You can force the built in flash and make the camera do pretty much manually whatever want including screwing up shots. I have to say this is the funnest camera ever. The auto focus could be faster but if you want that speed then shoot with your DSLR. It's fast enough that you will grab all but the most demanding of subjects.
The X100 inspires you to take pictures of things and places you wouldn't normally shoot if you were carrying a DSLR but allows to you to get much better shots than any point and shoot.
I really liked my Pana LX5 but I think the X100 has the perfect mix of Art and Science with an extra cool retro look. Any hesitation I had about this camera was immediately erased when I started shooting and replaced by a "kid with a new toy" feeling!
Silent mode is super cool!
Hybrid view finder is super cool!
Full manual is super cool!
Manual Focus...don't even bother..use the AF lock button or risk carpal tunnel syndrome from the million turns of the dial. (only disappointment)
Here are some examples I cropped to look like medium format.
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