Digital Lifestyles Group Taps AIM to Enable hip-e Users to Connect in Real Time

Digital Lifestyles Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DLFG), the creators of hip-e(TM), the world's first lifestyle computer and entertainment system designed exclusively for teens,
today announced that it has formed an agreement with America Online, Inc., the
world's leading interactive services company, to offer the AOL(R) Instant
Messenger(TM) (AIM(R)) service as an exclusive part of the hip-e hangout
interactive user experience on all hip-e nodes and nodebooks. The hip-e
hangout, an easy-to-use interactive desktop experience designed to meet teens'
needs, now also gives teens instant access to the AIM(R) service, including
AIM(R) Games, AIM(R) Video, the You've Got Pictures(R) digital photo service,
video instant messaging(1), mobile instant messaging(2), CD-quality radio, and
more.

"Instant messaging is an essential part of every teen's digital lifestyle
needs. Delivering the AIM service through the hip-e hangout results in a
relevant, interactive and easy way for teens to connect with their family and
friends," said Erik Smith, vice president of business development and
programming at Digital Lifestyles Group. "And by including an AIM 'hot key'
button on the keyboard, teens will gain direct access to AOL's popular instant
messaging service."

The all-in-one hip-e node is a perfect entertainment and communication
center for a teen's room. The node comes bundled with the hip-e hangout,
delivering a simple, fun, relevant and customizable experience, with safety
features, for instant messaging, music and videos, television and movies,
online shopping, homework help, and more.

"Instant messaging with friends and family is an integral part of daily
life for teens," said Chamath Palihapitiya, vice president and general
manager, AOL Instant Messenger and ICQ services, America Online, Inc. "We are
very excited to be working with the Digital Lifestyles Group to help hip-e
users connect with the AIM network to make new friends, or meet up with old
ones to talk via text and video message, play games, share pictures, and
more."

The hip-e digital lifestyle computer and entertainment system can be
ordered at http://www.hip-e.com, or by calling 1-877-hip-e4me. It is also available
on Amazon.com. AIM users must be of the age of majority in their state of
residence to register for the service.


Forward-looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking
statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Although the
Company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking
statements are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that such
expectations or any of the forward-looking statements will prove to be
correct, and future results may differ materially from those discussed in this
press release. Important information regarding the factors that may affect
the Company's future performance is included in its public reports that it
files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any
intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future event, change in expectations, conditions or
circumstances, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date
hereof. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an
admission by the Company or any other person that the events or circumstances
described in such statement are material.

(1) Requires Windows XP and a webcam.
(2) Mobile instant messaging requires web or text-enabled wireless device
and a wireless service plan. Additional charges from wireless
carrier may apply.

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