AOL Mail seems to be very slow, I have tried it ...

Using http://webmail.aol.com shouln't be slow. Especially with the latest release it should have improved a lot. If it still feels slow this can have a number of factors: Version of Windows / Apple OS, version of the browser. Typically older versions of Windows and IE or Firefox tend to be slower with a new application like AOL Webmail. But your connectivity and the bandwith between the AOL servers and your computer also contribute to the experience.

If you have an older version of windows and/or browsers you could try upgrading or you could also use the Basic version of aol webmail (http://basic.webmail.aol.com) which has been developed to support slower connections and older browsers while offering almost the same feature set. 

I've tried it on multiple high end computers with cable modems and yes, it is sloowwww.  Takes forever to get off of the AOL Mail is Loading Page with the smiley, or tongue sticking out picture.  It's so frustrating while every other aspect of my internet experience is fine and my gmail loads in seconds.

No idea why you gave me two thumbs down. But in any case: Have you tried http://basic.webmail.aol.com? Please let me know how this is on your computer. Also what browser are you using to access AOL Webmail? 

It was nothing against you personally, it's just that the answer does not help.  The person who initially asked mentioned that they tried different machines, I have also tried on multiple new high end machines with cable modems, and cleared cache's.  There is no reason these machines should use the basic version and even when I did the basic version sometimes loads slow too.  Every other aspect of my browsing experience is normal including other email services.  I'm sorry.