This is the Bevmax softdrink vending machine. As you can see, it differs from other vending machines in that it has a clear front, allowing you to see the tasty beverages inside. Supposedly, the Bevmax machine increases vending machine sales over the regular, opaque vending machines.
On the surface, it looks like a normal, albeit clear, vending machine. It has a keypad, coin and bill insert slots, and a small readout. HOWEVER, the Bevmax softdrink vending machine has one GLARING design flaw.
There is one of these vending machines in Main Hall near the C3 store and another in the break room in Recitation . The problem with these vending machines is that they are VERY likely to jam. The Plexiglas that shows you the tasty beverages is too close to the racks where the items are stored. When the product is vended, it pops out of its slot, hits the glass, and, if it doesn't fall in a perfectly straight line down, the base hits another rack and gets stuck, wedging the top and bottom of the beverage between the rack and the glass. This makes it almost impossible to shake loose, leaving you out of luck for a $1.50 beverage or more. I have seen this particular type of vending machine jam more times then every other type of machine COMBINED.
To fix this, one of two things needs to happen. Either the glass needs to be moved farther away from the racks to prevent wedging, or a Surevend system needs to be implemented in order to assure you get your beverage, or at least your money back.
Until then, stay away from these machines.
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