Can someone explain the purpose of the Steam Machine to me?

[Jizz_Beard_thePirate]

Mohasus said:

Jizz_Beard_thePirate said:
It was originally suppose to help the console people transition into PC by having one base model steam box that runs competitively to the xbox one and ps4 for both price and performance...

Uh no, that was never the point.

Then what is? There are many ways to stream stuff to the TV from your PC and if steam machines are suppose to be able to be in the living room only, then how come few of them are full sized towers