Can a superdrive emac make exact copies of dvds?

I want to get a new emac, and get the best one I can, with Superdrive, but i just want to know about burning dvds....
If i want to make back-up copies of dvds i have bought from shops (incase they get scratched), can it do this? Or is the dvd burner for files i have on my mac and to make dvds of media i will have on the computer.
Basically, to put it more simple, i want to be able to burn my dvds as exact copies, so when i watch them it is the same as watching the originals?
Is this possible?

It depends on the DVD. Many DVDs have copy protection on them to prevent duplication.
I've sucessfully created archive copies of some DVDs, and others proved to be more difficult.
Look for some software called MacTheRipper. It might help you, but I must urge you to familiarize yourself with the legal issues surrounding DVD duplication. You might be playing around in grey area, even though your goal is pretty benign.

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