Although this test is with a "GoPro Hero" ...

The GoPro camera can be used for photos but ... the resulting photos are not very good especially not in low-light conditions.

Here is an example:

First a photo from the GoPro (Hero) (EXIF: F4.9, ISO 250 and 1/15 second)

and now the same scene with a Nikon D80 + Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 (EXIF: F5.0, ISO 250 and 1/15 second)

Both camera where supported by a monopod and in both images the same part was used.

As you can see the quality of the GoPro image is not as good as the DSLR image; both in sharpness and colour.

So, yes, the GoPro can take pictures but this image size is smaller and lower image quality.

But for short movie-clips in rough conditions it is just the thing! :-) I've used it a lot on my motorcycletours through Europe. This thing can take a lot of punishment!

PS: Here is the orginal GoPro image (resized):

EDIT:

(adding to my previous answer)

If you want to use the GOPro camera to "serious stuff" then you should properly go for the "GoPro Hero" in stead of the "GoPro Hero 960" because:

Missing from the HD HERO 960 are 720p @ 60fps, 1080p video, and the HERO BUS expansion port in the rear of the camera that will let you take advantage of GoPro’s forthcoming BacPac accessories – LCD screen & Battery Extension

Especially the LCD screen would be an useful accessory. The you are able to see your photos and video on the go without using a computer. Here a link to the LCD accessory: GoPro LCD accessory link

Although the GoPro cameras are ideal for many (rough) situations I don't see it as a "high quality image"-option. But if the subject matter is good enough the image quality perhaps is not so significant.