LCD HD44780

One of my old toy that was dug out from the dusty store...



16x2 LCD Character Module (HD44780 based) controlled by a PIC16F84A (behind the LCD) showing a man walking animation.

Here are some sites that can give you more information:

How to control a HD44780 based LCD (with code)
PIC to LCD Character Modules
Interfacing LCD to PIC

Here is a free program that allows you to display various PC status, including winAmp visualisations, on the LCD!
LINK: LCD Smartie

How about making a USB based LCD display to plug-n-play into your laptop/PC and display vital stats/currently playing MP3 titles? =p