Steam Link/Steam Machine Questions

[Burnout81]

Hi A friend of mine is currently looking into these options for gaming
She currently uses a mac laptop for her gaming ( unsure which one )
and is wondering which she should go for, she doesn't have a lot of space
for a normal gaming pc and aesthetically likes the alienware steam machine

what's the best option/best value for her ?

 

[Burnout81]

I agree with building her a pc although she may take some convincing.

What about the steam link? will it be fine with her mac laptop till i can convince her of the switch to Proper PC gaming?