Sorry to hear about the phoneAsurion claims are usually pretty seamless though and the turnaround is typically quick. The fact that they cover loss and theft when A-care doesn't makes it well worth the price. Make sure to put the replacement unit through all possible paces the first week to make sure it's a clean refurb.
2) Definitely will use the hell out of the phone for the first few days. Yeah, in the past I've used AppleCare+, but I take pretty good care of my phones. Loss and theft are the bigger issues for me. Luckily I wasn't working on my uninsured Nexus 4 today.
That is awsome, going to be there to provide taste testing and coupons for our raffle etc. Wooottt!! Starting to look up.
You guys better see if you can make it, might be kind of a long drive for some of you so you better leave early!!