I think it is better to use a full disk encryption product (which encrypts information) or encrypted disk images (which only encrypt sensitive information) as o

I think it is better to use a full disk encryption product (which encrypts information) or encrypted disk images (which only encrypt sensitive information) as opposed to FileVault. FileVault converts your entire home folder into a encrypted disk image. While this is fine for security (no worrying about whether your files are actually encrypted, as long as they are in your home folder), it is bad for usability. When you login or logout, FileVault will either mount and decrypt or encrypt and unmount your home folder/encrypted disk image. Sometimes this process can take several minutes. If your computer runs out of battery (or it is turned off in exasperation), the encrypted disk image can be corrupted. The data within is unrecoverable.