Hi there – sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this question, so please feel free to redirect to the right one!

I'm part of a small business (so very limited constraints) working with a very talented, professional game artist and will need to provide all necessary equipment. The artist has asked for the following setup (which to me seems super expensive, and I wonder if there are good alternatives to this):

• Latest MacBook Pro: https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/15-inch-space-grey-2.6ghz-6-core-512gb#
• Wacom Cintiq Pro 24+
• Wacom Flex Arm (ergonomic mount for tablet)
• Vertical ergonomic mouse, Apple magic keyboard

Is this overkill and/or what are some budget-friendly and reasonable substitutes for these? Would really, really appreciate any help. Thanks so much.

I'm part of a small business (so very limited constraints) working with a very talented, professional game artist and will need to provide all necessary equipment. The artist has asked for the following setup (which to me seems super expensive):

• Latest graphics targeted high-end laptop with matching keyboard
• Large drawing tablet
• Ergonomic mount for the tablet
• Vertical ergonomic mouse

Do they really need all of this? Why?