If you can go then it is worth it – this was my 5th visit and if somebody offered me an air ticket it would be my number 1 destination every time. CLK is a fantastic airport, excellent transport links especially the airport express. You can check in baggage at either the Kowloon or Hong Kong Island stations, get boarding passes etc and then you can do what you want without having a suitcase in tow.
BMI-star – did you meet up with any of the local enthusiasts ?