Does a 'certified refurbished' SSD already have wear on it? How might this affect the lifespan of the drive?

I can't really answer your question but I can tell you that mine has worked flawlessly since March 2016. I work with LARGE graphic files, 300MB or more, and a lot of them. My son bought one before I did too and I chose to buy it because it was flawless, and wicked fast, for him. He's an Aerospace Engineer and deal with CAD files all day, every day. Doesn't accurately answer your question but I hope it helps. I would highly recommend this drive to friend or family member.

will it fit into a laptop ?

Yes, this will fit most laptops. Only if the laptop is very small or thin, then you might need to question weather it can accept such a drive. But for the most part, virtually all laptops will accept this drive.

What software does it come with?

None any and all applicable software can be downloaded from the manufactures website.

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Load files and programs almost instantly
Boot up almost immediately
550 MB/s sequential reads, 500 MB/s sequential writes, 90k random reads, 80k random writes
Download massive files in seconds rather than minutes
Manage power so your battery lasts longer
Store lots of data - available in capacities up to 1TB
Compatible with PC and Mac systems
Encrypt and protect personal data against loss or theft

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Model
Brand	Crucial
Series	M550
Model	FCCT256M550SSD1
Device Type	Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used For	Consumer

Details
Form Factor	2.5"
Capacity	256GB
Memory Components	MLC
Interface	SATA III

Performance
Max Sequential Read	Up to 550 MBps
Max Sequential Write	Up to 500 MBps
4KB Random Read	Up to 90,000 IOPS
4KB Random Write	Up to 80,000 IOPS
MTBF	1,500,000 hours

Features
Features	Load files and programs almost instantly Boot up almost immediately Accelerate demanding applications Download massive files in seconds rather than minutes Manage power so your battery lasts longer Encrypt and protect personal data against loss or theft Achieve top speeds without sacrificing reliability Native Write Acceleration Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN) Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm Adaptive Thermal Protection Power Loss Protection Data Path Protection Active Garbage Collection TRIM support Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART) Error Correction Code (ECC) Device Sleep support

Environmental
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ +70°C

Dimensions & Weight
Height	7.00mm

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	March 01, 2016

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Crucial M550 2.5" 256GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT256M550SSD1 - CERTIFIED REFURBISHED

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