Lenovo is planning to launch a G-series of its consumer-based IdeaPad product line which will target entry-level and netbook markets, according to sources at notebook makers.

The first IdeaPad G-series product will be the 14.1-inch G430 adopting Intel's Centrino 2 platform. Lenovo has pointed out it will be very active in regards to price competition in the future.

The IdeaPad G-series will be manufactured by Taiwan-based ODMs is expected to boost worldwide market shares for the ODMs even higher in the second half this year.