[sprout]

No it's not. This is only really useful if you want to use a computer's built-in speakers to play music that's located on your iPod.

[jonknee]

Some of us can play to remote speakers (AirPlay) which makes this more handy. I can choose what room(s) to play something in from iTunes. If someone comes over and has a new track they want to play for everyone it's now easier. Still not as easy as it should be, but nothing with the RIAA / Apple is perfect.