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I just got a LG P970 phone yesterday and has everything I needed from NZ to International through the GoogleEarth Maps which you just make your location visible to get that real time experience. Works really well. But watch the battery suck away. I think it is best to keep it plugged in like the navman in the car.

Remember though most Google Maps are 2 years old for privacy but updated occassionly regularly etc for NZ Roads, plus with my phone I bought I can track my car on the maps, if it is stolen, on my phone with the free Android Apps Tramigo Move software which also has TLD maps (it gives you landmarks overlayed the Maps on my phone, so great if I go four wheel driving off road) or in the water by mistake..oopps. (Don't text and drive!)
Tramigo T22 Car, tracking device is a preloaded with 10,000 NZ Landmarks eg 0.23km SE Hunua Falls, Hunua (then shows you next to the Falls on google maps and the GPS co-ordinates in case you need help so multi features that I really like), when there are no roads, or on the water as well and that software was is to download.
But better I can can, immobilise my vehicle with it as well. Google TRAMIGO T22 Car Tracking.
I was going to get the Samsung Galaxy SII because it looked be a bigger screen for my business and pleased to have the LG which I got .
I got mine through TALK MOBILE, whom were very patient and helpful with me, especially as I had been looking for similiar for two months so can empathise with you there.
Hope this helps.

I spent about two months looking for phones so I can empathise with you there.

So why are they called Handsfree when you have to touch it to get it to go?(tee hee)

The Garmin-Asus Android mobile from Telecom features car navigation with AA Certified Maps. We expect to see more Android car navigation applications before the end of this year.

You should note that different manufacturers may use different versions of the Android Operating System (like Windows versions) and having an Android doesn’t guarantee compatibility with all applications.

The key is to enter your destination before you start driving. Look for a device that ‘speaks’ the street names in the instructions and you will quickly find that you are able to rely on what you hear and will only need to glance at the display for confirmation from time to time.

The phone must be securely attached to a car surface for it to be able to be used, similar to the rules surroudnign hands free usage.