yes they can, go to the menu, then system, and then rock box info.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Robin Christopherson
  To: Rockbox
  Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 9:41 PM
  Subject: Time and battery announcement for blind users

  Dear all

  Can anyone tell me if the current date and time and battery status can be announced by Rockbox so a blind user can know what they are?

  Thanks, Robin.

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