Abstract: A computing system is provided, including a primary display and a touchpad having an operative surface that is distinct from a display surface of the primary display. The computing system further includes an interface subsystem having a touchpad input module and a touchpad output module. The touchpad input module is responsive to touch inputs applied to the operative surface to provide cursor control over data represented on the primary display. The touchpad output module may be driven to provide visual effects output based on cursor control inputs received on the touchpad and/or primary display output in which at least a portion of the touchpad provides an additional primary display of the computing system.