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Size is a big factor here. Steam made a console sized PC.
There isn't a lot of PC case that size. And the list of PC parts for SFF are limited and more expensive than their normal counterparts.
So yeah, if you want a full tower PC in your living room, don't buy the Steam Machine. But I haven't seen a PC build of that size cost less.
Size, energy use and design are the main positives of the steam machine.
Time will tell if there is enough of a market for that type of device.